Law and society Flashcards
1
Q
What is society ?
A
A group of people with common territory, interaction or culture
2
Q
What is pluralism ?
A
Where minority groups maintain independent cultural traditions
3
Q
What is social control ?
A
Balancing society in order to achieve control over it
4
Q
What are some informal examples of social control ?
A
Family
peers
Local community
5
Q
What are some formal examples of social control ?
A
Acts of parliament, judiciary, police, prison, probationary services
6
Q
What are the three interests the law and society must balance in order to maintain order ?
A
Individual interests
Public interests
Social interests
7
Q
What is fault ?
A
An indication of blameworthiness and legal responsibility
