Intro to Law/Criminal Justice Flashcards
What is Law?
Law
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)
What is Law?
Justice
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
What is Law?
Jurisprudence
The science or philosophy of law
What is Law?
Laws vs. Rules
Rules that’re made and enforced by the government are called “laws”, private parties make “rules”.
What is Law?
Rules are made by…
companies, schools, people, ect;
What is Law?
Rules made by Companies…
Dress code, Customer service, Attendance, Respectful
What is Law?
Rules made by Schools…
No cutting classes, Attendance
What is Law?
Rules made by People (caregivers)…
Curfew, Chores
What is Law?
Intent of Laws
protect people and resolve conflicts
Laws and Values
What’re the legal system GOALS?
- Protecting basic human rights
- Promoting fairness
- Helping resolve conflict
- Promoting order and stability
- Protecting the environment
- Representing the will of the majority
- Protecting the rights of minorities
Laws and Values
Protecting basic human rights
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of religion
- Freedom to clean water & food
- Right to life and liberty
- And more
Laws and Values
Promoting fairness
- Equal employment
- Right to a fair trial
- Right to an impartial jury
- And more
Laws and Values
Helping resolve conflict
- Court systems
- Judges
- Mediation
Laws and Values
Promoting order and stability
- Police force/law
- enforcements
- Judges
- Court system
- And more
Laws and Values
Protecting the environment
- EPA
- Littering fines/recycling/composting
Laws and Values
Representing the will of the majority
- Voting
- Democracy (?)
Laws and Values
Protecting the rights of minorities
- Hate crime belt
- The bill of rights
- Disability act/gender neutral bathrooms
Laws and Values
Laws can be based on…
moral, economic, political, environmental, or social values.
Laws and Values
Moral values
Address issues of right and wrong. (e.g, larceny: unlawful taking of another’s property with the intent to steal it)
Laws and Values
Economic values
Addresses the accumulation, use and distribution of wealth (e.g, tax benefits given to people who borrow money to pay for a home)
Laws and Values
Political values
Reflect the relationship between government and individuals. (e.g, voting). Needs to incorporate ALL the people.
Laws and Values
Social Values
Concerns issues that are important to society (e.g, laws relating to respect: harassment). Ensure people are treated fairly.
Laws and Values
Environmental Values
Regulates the impact of human activities on the environment (e.g, activities affecting the air, water, protecting of animals and plants)
Kinds of Laws
Common Law
The American legal system is a “Common Law” system, meaning that judges base their decision on previous court rulings in similar cases.
