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Consider the following statements relating to Kelsen's pure theory of law I. Law is a coercive order. II. Law arc ought propositions. III. Law is a system of social rules. IV. There is a hierarchy of norms, each norm being valid on the presupposed validity of some other.

  1. I, II and IV are correct.

  2. II, III and IV are correct.

  3. I and Ill are correct.

  4. II and IV are correct.
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Explanation

Kelsen's pure theory characterizes law as a coercive order of 'ought' propositions (norms) arranged in a hierarchy where each norm derives validity from a higher norm (Grundnorm). It explicitly rejects the view that law is merely a system of social rules, distinguishing legal validity from social efficacy.

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