Legal Reasoning And Practical Reasoning

Question 1

What is legal reasoning?

Answer 1

It is the method used to analyse legally issues, interpret laws, and apply them to specific situations

Question 2

Legal reasoning is a structured way of thinking that relies on ___

Answer 2

Legal principles, case laws, and statutory interpretation

Question 3

What is the thought process that ensures legal arguments and judgement are consistent, logical and rooted in the law?

Answer 3

Legal reasoning

Question 4

What are the features of legal reasoning?

Answer 4

Rules based thinking, reliance on precedent (from past cases) , use of logic, and objectivity

Question 5

Logic can be used to deduce some conclusions from ___

Answer 5

Past cases

Question 6

What does objectivity imply?

Answer 6

Being able to have an objective view of the situation without bias

Question 7

Practical reasoning involves making decisions based on ___

Answer 7

The realities of a case considering social, cultural and human factors

Question 8

Is practical reasoning flexible and adaptable?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

What are the features of practical reasoning?

Answer 9

Focus on real life context, problem solving oriented, flexibility, and balancing multiple interests

Question 10

___ protects the rule of law and what the law should be

Answer 10

Legal reasoning

Question 11

___ protects the interest of justice (people)

Answer 11

Practical reasoning