Sources of Law: Understanding Legal Principles
Formal and Informal Sources of Law
Understanding Legal Principles
This document examines the various sources of law, with a particular focus on the Venezuelan legal system.
Key Factors and Evidence in Law
- All those factors … all the evidence …
- B) Source material at large
- Formal sources
- All of the above
- Indirect formal sources
- B) Contains no norm, but it helps to interpret.
- Direct sources in Venezuela
- As stated in Article 4 of the Civil Code.
- Relevant law in a material sense
- A) Expresses its content, not
State Power and Sovereignty: Concept and Limits
For a group of people to become a State, there needs to be an independent power—a supreme and final authority—that possesses sufficient legitimacy and, therefore, the capacity to command and secure obedience from its citizens.
The defining characteristics of this State power are:
- Imperative: Orders are not questioned or negotiated with the State; they must be complied with.
- Public: It is exercised on behalf of the community that this government represents and is entitled to.
- Geographically Specific:
Understanding Article 5 of the Brazilian Constitution: Rights and Principles
Article 5 of the Brazilian Constitution: Key Provisions
Recently added to our legal system through a Constitutional Amendment, Article 5 of the 1988 Constitution aligns with contemporary international law. Here’s a breakdown of some key aspects:
Fundamental Rights and Guarantees
- E) The Principle of Speedy Trial: This principle is now enshrined in the Constitution.
- B) Inviolability of the Judiciary: There is an exception to the inviolability of a judge’s home, which can be violated upon your order.
Understanding Access Levels and Leave Policies for Public Officials
Access Levels for Public Officials
ACCESS TO OFFICIAL: Access levels are categorized to reflect the different groups of professionals within the public sector.
Level A: Senior Professionals
This level includes titles such as doctor, lawyer, and architect. Positions offered are typically at a high level of responsibility.
Level B: Administration Technicians
This level includes engineers, graduate diploma holders, and technical architects. They form the management body of the civil administration of the
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Labor Law and Social Jurisdiction: An Overview
Law: The law is the set of rules, norms, and principles of due compliance, to regulate the social relations of human society. At every historical moment, these have become necessary.
Labor Law: Labor law is the set of rules and principles governing labor relations freely and voluntarily given under conditions of dependency and for others.
Outsourcing: Outsourcing occurs when a business hires another company to take over part or all of its business.
The
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Instrumental Rights and Freedom of Information
Article 20.1 of the Spanish Constitution outlines several instrumental rights that support the core principles of freedom of expression and the right to freedom of information. These rights are crucial for ensuring the effectiveness of information dissemination. Examples include the conscience clause and professional secrecy, but also:
- Right to the development of communication media.
- Right of access for individuals and political/social groups to publicly