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Consider the following statements relating to Kelsen's pure theory of law : I. Law is a coercive order.…

For Kelsen, law is a coercive order of 'ought' propositions arranged as a hierarchy of norms each valid on a presupposed higher norm, while describing law as a system of…

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Consider the following statements relating to Kelsen's pure theory of law :

I. Law is a coercive order.
II. Law are ought propositions.
III. Law is a system of social rules.
IV. There is a hierarchy of norms, each norm being valid on the presupposed validity of some other.

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For Kelsen, law is a coercive order of 'ought' propositions arranged as a hierarchy of norms each valid on a presupposed higher norm, while describing law as a system of social rules reflects Hart, so "I, II and IV are correct."

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