Concept of Law: An Analysis of Rules, Power, and Values

Theme 1: The Problem of the Concept of Law

1. Difficulty in Establishing the Concept of Law

Right human relations are established as models of behavior specified in rules for organizing social life. The basic purpose of law is the sort of coexistence between men. Sociality and normativity are the first two intrinsic characteristics of law.

1.2 Reasons for the Difficulty of Defining Law

Difficulties in arriving at a single, uniform concept of law are numerous. Some stem from the law’s own historical

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Economic Public Policy in Chile’s 1980 Constitution

Economic Public Policy Under 1980 Charter

Economic Constitutional Law: Rules and principles impacting the state and individuals, shaping economic initiatives and citizen wealth. In Chile, Economic Public Order is central.

Juan Vicente Solá’s key elements of constitutional economic interpretation:

I. Economic theory of constitutionalism (qualified majorities).

II. Economy of constitutional design (separation of powers, electoral systems).

III. Specific constitutional doctrines (freedom of expression

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Civil Law Q&A: Contracts, Property, and Legal Procedures

Contracts and Obligations

5. CEDE JESUS in a rental property whose term CARLOS DE VENCE long day 31 December 2006 but CARLOS remained in possession of the property and charged a fee LE JESUS for the month of January and February 2007. Explain the validity of the contract, so the term of your response is long?

In this case, according to Article 1600 of the Civil Code, if the closing time fixed in the lease passes and the tenant stays in possession, the lease is assumed renewed, and its effect is ruled

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Chilean Bank Accounts & Checks: A Comprehensive Overview

Current Accounts and Checks in Chile

DFL No. 707 on Bank Accounts and Checks

Chapter 2-2 of the Updated Compilation of Rules SBIF

Law 18,092 on Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes
Opening Current Accounts

Minimum Requirements:

  • National ID Card or Passport, or RUT
  • Recent photograph of the owner or legal representatives
  • Digital fingerprint of the holder or legal representatives
  • Bank references
  • Drawer’s signature
  • Background of activity and solvency
  • Proof of address
  • Subscription document – general conditions
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Organization of State Administration

Part 2: The Organization of State Administration

This section examines the management of legal relationships and the subjects of administrative law. Having explored the sources and rules of administrative law, we now analyze the entities to which these rules apply. Public law subjects hold two basic positions due to its reporting-based nature:

  1. Active Subject of Power (Rulers): The entity exercising power.
  2. Passive Subject of Power (Governed/Citizens/Managed): The recipients of administrative actions.
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Understanding Workers’ Unions and Their Legal Framework

Workers’ Unions

Organizations with recognized legal status, representing workers collectively to seek improvement and social development. They hold powers beyond those of a civil injunction and are neither for-profit entities nor exempt from economic benefits.

Innominate Unions

These unions arise in areas not previously designated by law, defined by the workers themselves.

A result of the second labor reform, they represent a step towards full freedom of association, though explicit recognition of trade

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