Law and Morality

Question 1

What are the 3 points of morality

Answer 1

• the good versus evil
• Vague and general
• Interperetive AKA subjective

Question 2

Law

Answer 2

• Deals wit many issues
• Specific
• Equal application aka OBJECTIVE

Question 3

Subjective:

Answer 3

It means personal, and it is based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

Question 4

Objective:

Answer 4

Unbiased, and impartial (neutral)

Question 5

Name some issues of morality

Answer 5

• abortion
• Gambling
• Capital punishment
• spanking
• Homosexuality
• divorce
• euthanasia
• gun laws

Question 6

“All” legal systems aim at creating an atmosphere of _______________________

Answer 6

JUSTICE, FAIRNESS , and EQUALITY.

Question 7

LAW

Answer 7

Laws are mandatory, restrictions that apply to all members of society,

Question 8

Rules

Answer 8

however rules are optional, and it only applies to those who chose to adopt it as their own

Question 9

What is the definition of Law

Answer 9

A set of rules of conduct established by governments, that every individual in a society must follow and obey

Question 10

What are two factors that can cause law to change

Answer 10

• the complexity of a society

- and the amount of people

Question 11

The 4 main functions and purposes of law

Answer 11

To establish rules of conduct
Ie: Highway Traffic Act (speed limits), Criminal Code, etc.

• To provide a system of
  enforcement
  Ie: Policing (Fed=RCMP, Prov=OPP, Mun=Ottawa Police) and Court System

-To protect rights and freedoms
Ie: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

-To provide protection for all members of society
Ie: Labour laws, contract law, etc.

-To help resolve disputes peacefully – creates a sense of order
Ie: Rock/paper/scissors, neighbourly disputes, mediation/arbitration, etc.