[CJ] Chapter 1: The Spirit of the Law Flashcards
Vocabulary
1
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Who is responsible for the laws?.
A
When the state identifies something that they feel is harmful to society at large, the legislator is responsible for the laws.
2
Q
The Spirt of the law
A
When taken in consideration, the behavior that the legislator wants to prohibit or promote and why.
3
Q
How a Statute is made
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After the legislator passes the written version of the law, it becomes a Statute.
4
Q
The letter of the law
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The letter of the law is when the legislatures need to find a balance between restricting the behaviors they feel are harmful to society, while allowing room for their citizens to live their lives relatively undisturbed.
