ch3

Question 1

jurisdiction def

Answer 1

The restrictions by who may exercise authority or power

Question 2

equality def

Answer 2

the concept of treating everyone in the same manner.

Question 3

equity def

Answer 3

the concept of treating everyone fairly.

Question 4

distributive justice def

Answer 4

applies to the idea of reward and punishment

the idea that the state should ensure a fair distribution of advantages and burdens to subjects within the nation

Question 5

what is justice

Answer 5

provides fairness and equity

Question 6

substantive law def

Answer 6

the positive law enacted by gov’t that creates, defines, and regulates the rights and obligations of citizens

Question 7

procedural law def

Answer 7

process by which law is enforced, including the collection of evidence and the enforcement of rights

Question 8

divine law def

Answer 8

moral principles that are related to God cannot be changed or overruled

Question 9

natural law def

Answer 9

supporters such as locke assume that it is human nature to be good, that all people strive to be good as goodness is essential to our well-being

Question 10

positive law def

Answer 10

supporters such as hobbes claims that law is coercive/forceful to maintain social order as humans are naturally destructive.