Legal Anthropology MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: November 23, 2024

1. What is Legal Anthropology primarily concerned with?

A. Study of legal systems in ancient civilizations
B. Intersections of law, culture, and society
C. International law enforcement
D. None of the above
Answer: B

2. Which anthropological approach examines how cultural norms influence legal systems?

A. Legal positivism
B. Ethnographic analysis
C. Structural functionalism
D. None of the above
Answer: B

3. The concept of ‘legal pluralism’ refers to:

A. Existence of multiple legal systems within a society
B. Uniform application of laws globally
C. Exclusion of cultural norms from legal frameworks
D. None of the above
Answer: A

4. Which of the following is an example of ‘customary law’?

A. Laws enacted by a parliament
B. Legal principles based on religious texts
C. Traditions and practices within a community recognized as law
D. None of the above
Answer: C

5. Anthropologists studying legal systems may focus on:

A. Standardization of legal codes worldwide
B. Impact of globalization on legal norms
C. Advancements in forensic science
D. None of the above
Answer: B

6. The term ‘legal transplants’ refers to:

A. Migration of legal professionals
B. Borrowing of legal systems or laws from one culture to another
C. Adaptation of legal norms to local customs
D. None of the above
Answer: B

7. Which anthropological theory explores how power dynamics shape legal systems?

A. Structuralism
B. Feminist anthropology
C. Postcolonial theory
D. None of the above
Answer: C

8. Anthropologists studying ‘rights-based approaches’ in legal systems focus on:

A. Upholding traditional customs
B. Applying human rights principles in legal frameworks
C. Technological advancements in legal proceedings
D. None of the above
Answer: B

9. The concept of ‘legal consciousness’ refers to:

A. Awareness of legal rights and obligations
B. Exemption of legal obligations for certain groups
C. Elimination of cultural practices from legal proceedings
D. None of the above
Answer: A

10. Which international body plays a significant role in promoting global legal norms?

A. United Nations
B. International Monetary Fund
C. World Health Organization
D. None of the above
Answer: A

11. The concept of ‘customary law’ is primarily based on:

A. Written statutes enacted by legislative bodies
B. Legal principles rooted in religious texts
C. Traditions and practices within a community recognized as law
D. None of the above
Answer: C

12. Which anthropological approach examines how legal systems adapt to societal changes?

A. Ethnographic analysis
B. Legal positivism
C. Structural functionalism
D. None of the above
Answer: A

13. The term ‘legal pluralism’ refers to:

A. Existence of multiple legal systems within a society
B. Enforcement of universal legal principles globally
C. Exclusion of cultural norms from legal frameworks
D. None of the above
Answer: A

14. Which of the following is an example of ‘formal legal system’?

A. Arbitration by community elders
B. Mediation by religious leaders
C. Court proceedings under statutory law
D. None of the above
Answer: C

15. The concept of ‘legal pluralism’ is concerned with:

A. Uniform application of laws globally
B. Coexistence of multiple legal systems within a society
C. Advancements in legal technology
D. None of the above
Answer: B

16. Anthropologists studying legal systems may focus on:

A. Standardization of legal codes worldwide
B. Impact of globalization on legal norms
C. Advancements in forensic science
D. None of the above
Answer: B

17. The concept of ‘legal consciousness’ refers to:

A. Awareness of legal rights and obligations
B. Exemption of legal obligations for certain groups
C. Elimination of cultural practices from legal proceedings
D. None of the above
Answer: A

18. Which anthropological theory explores how power dynamics shape legal systems?

A. Structuralism
B. Feminist anthropology
C. Postcolonial theory
D. None of the above
Answer: C

19. Anthropologists studying ‘rights-based approaches’ in legal systems focus on:

A. Upholding traditional customs
B. Applying human rights principles in legal frameworks
C. Technological advancements in legal research
D. None of the above
Answer: B

20. The term ‘legal transplants’ refers to:

A. Migration of legal professionals
B. Borrowing of legal systems or laws from one culture to another
C. Adaptation of legal norms to local customs
D. None of the above
Answer: B

21. Which anthropological theory examines how legal systems adapt to cultural change?

A. Ethnographic analysis
B. Legal positivism
C. Structural functionalism
D. None of the above
Answer: A

22. The concept of ‘legal consciousness’ refers to:

A. Awareness of legal rights and obligations
B. Exemption of legal obligations for certain groups
C. Elimination of cultural practices from legal proceedings
D. None of the above
Answer: A

23. Which of the following is an example of ‘customary law’?

A. Statutory laws enacted by government
B. Legal principles rooted in religious texts
C. Traditions and practices within a community recognized as law
D. None of the above
Answer: C

24. Anthropologists studying legal systems may focus on:

A. Standardization of legal codes worldwide
B. Impact of globalization on legal norms
C. Advancements in forensic science
D. None of the above
Answer: B

25. The concept of ‘legal pluralism’ refers to:

A. Existence of multiple legal systems within a society
B. Enforcement of universal legal principles globally
C. Exclusion of cultural norms from legal frameworks
D. None of the above
Answer: A

26. Which of the following is an example of ‘formal legal system’?

A. Arbitration by community elders
B. Mediation by religious leaders
C. Court proceedings under statutory law
D. None of the above
Answer: C

27. The concept of ‘legal consciousness’ refers to:

A. Awareness of legal rights and obligations
B. Exemption of legal obligations for certain groups
C. Elimination of cultural practices from legal proceedings
D. None of the above
Answer: A

28. Which anthropological theory explores how power dynamics shape legal systems?

A. Structuralism
B. Feminist anthropology
C. Postcolonial theory
D. None of the above
Answer: C

29. Anthropologists studying ‘rights-based approaches’ in legal systems focus on:

A. Upholding traditional customs
B. Applying human rights principles in legal frameworks
C. Technological advancements in legal research
D. None of the above
Answer: B

30. The term ‘legal transplants’ refers to:

A. Migration of legal professionals
B. Borrowing of legal systems or laws from one culture to another
C. Adaptation of legal norms to local customs
D. None of the above
Answer: B

31. Which anthropological theory examines the relationship between law and social order?

A. Feminist anthropology
B. Structural functionalism
C. Postcolonial theory
D. None of the above
Answer: B

32. Anthropologists studying ‘legal pluralism’ are interested in:

A. Harmonizing legal codes across different cultures
B. Conflicts arising from multiple legal systems within a society
C. Excluding cultural practices from legal frameworks
D. None of the above
Answer: B

33. Which of the following is a characteristic of ‘customary law’?

A. Imposition of laws by a governing authority
B. Written legal statutes enacted by parliament
C. Traditional practices recognized as binding within a community
D. None of the above
Answer: C

34. The concept of ‘legal pluralism’ acknowledges:

A. A single legal system applicable to all societies
B. Coexistence of diverse legal systems within a society
C. Exclusion of customary practices from legal considerations
D. None of the above
Answer: B

35. Anthropologists studying ‘rights-based approaches’ critique legal systems for:

A. Ignoring cultural traditions in legal judgments
B. Upholding international legal standards
C. Advancing technological tools in legal proceedings
D. None of the above
Answer: A

36. Which anthropological theory examines how legal systems reflect power dynamics?

A. Structuralism
B. Feminist anthropology
C. Postcolonial theory
D. None of the above
Answer: C

37. Anthropologists studying ‘legal consciousness’ focus on:

A. Public understanding of legal rights and responsibilities
B. Legal privileges for government officials
C. Technological innovations in legal research
D. None of the above
Answer: A

38. The term ‘legal transplants’ refers to:

A. Legal systems introduced by foreign powers
B. Adaptation of legal principles to local customs
C. Exporting legal norms to international forums
D. None of the above
Answer: A

40. Which concept suggests that law is shaped by social structures and values?

A. Legal realism
B. Legal positivism
C. Structural functionalism
D. None of the above
Answer: C

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