legal awareness

Modern theoretical and legal discourse regarding the definition of "law-making"

The article analyzes the doctrinal definitions of "law formation" available in modern scientific discourse and outlines the characteristic features of this phenomenon. Based on the generalization of various approaches to the definition of "law-making", the following characteristics are defined: 1) it is used in various aspects; 2) duration of legal formation; 3) contains both objective and subjective factors; 4) legal norms are formed as a result of law formation. Since law formation is a long process, it can be divided into certain stages.

Features of the activities of public organizations in the context of the formation of legal ideology in transitive societies

The article defines the peculiarities of the activities of public organizations in the context of the formation of legal ideology in transitive societies. It is noted that as a social phenomenon, legal ideology needs to be considered in at least two aspects: ontological and epistemological. In the ontological aspect, ideology appears as one of the basic socio-legal institutions, and in the epistemological aspect, the study of ideology involves the study of ideological and legal components of Ukrainian society.

Structuring the law system in domestic legal doctrine

The article analyzes the structuring of the legal system as a regulatory framework of the legal system, which is formed based on the legal ideology of a state and at the same time acting as a normative basis for behavior in the field of law. The generative role of legal consciousness in relation to the component structure of the legal system is determined, which in the future ensures its integration.

The role of legal awareness in the process of popular sovereignty realization

The significance of legal awareness in the process of popular sovereignty realization is considered in the article. The notion of national legal awareness as the peculiar form of public conscience is analyzed. It is proved that legal awareness forms the basis of both direct and representative democracy. The influence of legal awareness over the practical usage of direct democracy institutions is determined.