Legal Flashcards
1
Q
What is a democracy?
A
A democracy can be described as a “government of the people. This means we can debate issues openly in a community. In a democracy, governments are elected to represent the views of majority.
2
Q
Principles of democracy
A
Freedom of expression
Rule of law
Free and fair election
3
Q
What is a non legal rule
A
Non legal rules are made by private individuals or groups in a society. They are simply rules that are not legally enforcable.
4
Q
What is a legal law
A
Laws are made by a legal authority that are enforceable by police officers and other law enforcement agencies, If they are not followed they will have legal consequences.