Law & Morality Flashcards
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Civil law
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Laws of the state that regulate the behaviour of people within the state. It concerns peoples relationships with each other
2
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Criminal law
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Protects the rights of citizens. It deals with those who commit crimes against others, like murder or robbery
3
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Constitution
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A document outlining the fundamental political principles by which the state is governed
4
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Why is the Constitution important?
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- Prevents the abuse of power
* Protects the rights of citizens
5
Q
Give an example of conflict between law and morality
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Sunday trading
6
Q
What happened with Asher’s bakery?
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Ashers bakery in Belfast refuse to make a cake with a gay marriage slogan on it
