The ___________ theory says that the Judges are mere discoverers of law.
Question and options
The ___________ theory says that the Judges are mere discoverers of law.
- Natural Law
- Historical
- Declaratory
- Functional
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Declaratory
The declaratory theory, associated with Blackstone, holds that judges do not make law but merely discover and declare law that already exists. The historical school instead traces law to custom and the spirit of the people, and natural law theory to reason and morality.
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