Multiple choice

Hans Kelsen regards law a:

  1. Natural Science

  2. Positive Science

  3. Normative Science

  4. Physical Science
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Explanation

Hans Kelsen, founder of the Pure Theory of Law, viewed law as a 'normative science' - a system of valid norms (ought-statements) rather than descriptive facts (is-statements). Law commands behavior through hierarchical norms grounded in a basic norm (Grundnorm), distinguishing it from natural or physical sciences that describe empirical phenomena.

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