Asked by Tieasha Lewis on Sep 29, 2024

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Which of the following characterizes natural law?

A) It accepts the need for both good and bad laws.
B) It reads constitutional law narrowly.
C) It rejects the separation of law and morality.
D) It opposes the view that law should be guided by a "higher reason."

Natural Law

A body of allegedly existing ethical rules or principles that is morally superior to positive law and that prevails over positive law in case of a clash between it and the natural law.

Law and Morality

The relationship and interaction between legal principles and moral ethics, examining how legal systems align or conflict with societal moral standards.

Higher Reason

A superior or more compelling rationale or justification, often relating to moral or ethical considerations.

  • Understand the foundational principles of natural law and legal positivism.
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Sharon Emmanuelabout 23 hours ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Natural law adherents usually contend that some higher law or set of universal moral rules binds all human beings in all times and places.It rejects the positivist separation of law and morality.