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- 1. Multiple Choice
The rule of law means ...
that everyone must follow the law, and that the law applies to everyone equally
the state of disorder and chaos that can result from lawlessness is called anarchy
is the general term used to describe all of the different punishments that we can impose on people who break the law
is a legal system whereby laws are not written down, but passed from generation to generation by word of mouth
- 2. Multiple Choice
Sanction is best described as...
is the general term used to describe all of the different punishments that we can impose on people who break the law
The law needs to reflect the values of society; that is, the importance that we place on different things
Is a judgment made by a court that establishes a point of law
Refers to rules developed that look at what is fair or just in individual cases
- 3. Multiple Choice
Equity refers to...
Is the body of law made by parliaments
Rules developed that look at what is fair or just in individual cases
Means that everyone must follow the law, and that the law applies to everyone equally
Laws protect members of the community from harm
- 4. Multiple Choice
Anarchy means...
Is the body of law made by parliaments
Justice aims to achieve both equality and fairness
Not having laws to control and regulate the behaviour of members of society. The state of disorder and chaos that can result from lawlessness is called _____
Is a legal system whereby laws are not written down, but passed from generation to generation by word of mouth
- 5. Multiple Choice
The need for law requires...
laws regulate society by telling us what we can do and when we can do it
laws enforce values that society consider to important
laws protect members of the community from harm
All of the above
- 6. Multiple Choice
Oral law is...
Challenging to assess the value of
Describes the bonds of loyalty that tie the group together
Is largely inflexible
A legal system whereby laws are not written down, but passed from generation to generation by word of mouth
- 7. Multiple Choice
Laws are rules made by a sovereign power.
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
Laws apply to everyone and are enforced either by ___________ or by requiring the victim to be compensated.
Regulations
Customs
Sanctions
Rules
- 9. Multiple Choice
Our perception of law of the law is often most impacted by our...
Socio-economic status, religious and ethic experiences
Socio-economic status, gender and heritage experiences
Socio-economic status, cultural and ethic backgrounds
Socio-economic status, employment and geographical background
- 10. Multiple Choice
A ______________ is a set of fundamental rules that establish how a country is governed and how laws are made
Rule of law
Constitution
Anarchy
Common law
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