Introduction to law Flashcards
1
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What is law?
A
It is a social creation to regulate the conduct of people
2
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Concept of law
A
Set of principles and norms which regulate human relations
3
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Name the 4 Norms
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- Legal
- Moral
- Religion
- Social
4
Q
What are legal norms?
A
- Commandments of conduct
- Endowed by juridicity
- Issued by public power
5
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What are moral norms?
A
- impose duties but do not grant rights
- regulate de inner conduct
- realization of greater good
- imposed by the individual
6
Q
What are religious norms?
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- come from dogmas during the practice of religious beliefs
- considered they will be rewarded by the creator or divinity
7
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What are social norms?
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- customary norms
- have to do with the precepts
8
Q
Name 3 characteristics of legal norms
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- punishable
- inflexible
- written
9
Q
Name 3 characteristics of moral norms
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- personal
- impose duties
- non-punishable
10
Q
Name 3 characteristics of religious norms
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- depends on beliefs
- written
- can be forgiven
11
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Name 3 characteristics of social norms
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- depends on traditions
- judged by society
- what is right or wrong
