Legal Test 1

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1. Basic Legal Concepts

Define law

A set of rules that govern the conduct of the community which is binding as a whole that is enforced by the police or courts

Define customs

Traditions or habits developed over time that isn't written down, binding or enforced

Define rules

A set of obligations that outline the conduct and responsibility of a certain group in society which is enforced by the head of the group

Distinguish between values and ethics

Values are the desires, wants, needs viewed necessary or important by society, whereas ethics are the views, desires or wants that determine the conduct of an individual

Outline characteristics of just laws

- Utalitarian

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Define equality

Define fairness

Define access

Describe procedural fairness

Outline rule of law

Define anarchy

Define tyranny