Basic Legal Concepts Flashcards
What are some examples of customs
Shaking hands, covering mouth when coughing etc
What are customs
Traditional ways of behaving
Are customs enforceable
No
What are rules
Clear guidelines on what we can and cannot
Can you get fined for breaking a rule
No
Who makes the law
The sovereign power
What is a sovereign power
A person or institution with the legal authority to make laws
Who are you punished by if you break the law
The state
Outline the term rule of law
No one is above the law
Define the term values
Society’s way of prioritising the importance of different moral choices
Can you be punished for not following certain values
No
What is the written equation for justice
Equality + Fairness + Access= Justice
What is a just law
It’s known to the public and widely accepted and flexible
What is an area where equality has been a concern
Same sex marriage
How is equality not always fair
Two people being treated the same but one person is in different conditions than the other
