Intro to Law/Criminal Justice

Question 1

What is Law?

Law

Answer 1

The rules and regulations made and by the government that regulate the conduct of people within a society.

The government controls how we act (what we can and what we cannot do)

Question 2

What is Law?

Justice

Answer 2

Fairness, moral rightness; the proper administration of the law; and the fair and equitable treatment of all individuals under the law

Multiple definitions, chose 1 or 2

Question 3

What is Law?

Jurisprudence

Answer 3

The science or philosophy of law

Question 4

What is Law?

Laws vs. Rules

Answer 4

Rules that’re made and enforced by the government are called “laws”, private parties make “rules”.

Question 5

What is Law?

Rules are made by…

Answer 5

companies, schools, people, ect;

Question 6

What is Law?

Rules made by Companies…

Answer 6

Dress code, Customer service, Attendance, Respectful

Question 7

What is Law?

Rules made by Schools…

Answer 7

No cutting classes, Attendance

Question 8

What is Law?

Rules made by People (caregivers)…

Answer 8

Curfew, Chores

Question 9

What is Law?

Intent of Laws

Answer 9

protect people and resolve conflicts

Question 10

Laws and Values

What’re the legal system GOALS?

Answer 10

1. Protecting basic human rights
2. Promoting fairness
3. Helping resolve conflict
4. Promoting order and stability
5. Protecting the environment
6. Representing the will of the majority
7. Protecting the rights of minorities

Question 11

Laws and Values

Protecting basic human rights

Answer 11

1. Freedom of speech
2. Freedom of religion
3. Freedom to clean water & food
4. Right to life and liberty
5. And more

Question 12

Laws and Values

Promoting fairness

Answer 12

1. Equal employment
2. Right to a fair trial
3. Right to an impartial jury
4. And more

Question 13

Laws and Values

Helping resolve conflict

Answer 13

• Court systems
• Judges
• Mediation

Question 14

Laws and Values

Promoting order and stability

Answer 14

1. Police force/law
2. enforcements
3. Judges
4. Court system
5. And more

Question 15

Laws and Values

Protecting the environment

Answer 15

1. EPA
2. Littering fines/recycling/composting

Question 16

Laws and Values

Representing the will of the majority

Answer 16

1. Voting
2. Democracy (?)

Question 17

Laws and Values

Protecting the rights of minorities

Answer 17

1. Hate crime belt
2. The bill of rights
3. Disability act/gender neutral bathrooms

Question 18

Laws and Values

Laws can be based on…

Answer 18

moral, economic, political, environmental, or social values.

Question 19

Laws and Values

Moral values

Answer 19

Address issues of right and wrong. (e.g, larceny: unlawful taking of another’s property with the intent to steal it)

Question 20

Laws and Values

Economic values

Answer 20

Addresses the accumulation, use and distribution of wealth (e.g, tax benefits given to people who borrow money to pay for a home)

Question 21

Laws and Values

Political values

Answer 21

Reflect the relationship between government and individuals. (e.g, voting). Needs to incorporate ALL the people.

Question 22

Laws and Values

Social Values

Answer 22

Concerns issues that are important to society (e.g, laws relating to respect: harassment). Ensure people are treated fairly.

Question 23

Laws and Values

Environmental Values

Answer 23

Regulates the impact of human activities on the environment (e.g, activities affecting the air, water, protecting of animals and plants)

Question 24

Kinds of Laws

Common Law

Answer 24

The American legal system is a “Common Law” system, meaning that judges base their decision on previous court rulings in similar cases.