ROLES OF LAW Flashcards
1
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In the four main roles of law, what is:
1. Establish Boundaries
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to determine which actions will not be tolerated.
2
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What is:
2. Protection
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The actions of people
3
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In the four main roles of law, what is:
2. Protection
A
the actions of people
4
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In the four main roles of law, what is:
3. Freedom
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by telling society what to do
5
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In the four main roles of law, what is:
4. Resolving Disputes
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in order to stop people from taking the law into their own hands
6
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Examples of Establishing Boundaries
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- drink driving laws reflect society’s attitude that placing other road users at risk through intoxication is unacceptable
Drink driving laws establish boundaries of what will and will not be tolerated by law and society
7
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Examples of Protection
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- cannot drive while drunk
- cannot ride a bike without hearing a helmet
- cannot commit assualt, murder or robbery
These all protect people
8
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Examples of Protection
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- cannot drive while drunk
- cannot ride a bike without hearing a helmet
- cannot commit assault, murder or robbery
These all protect people
9
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Examples of Freedom
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- can drive a car
- law allows us to own and operate a business
- can leave school
- can get married/divorced
These laws give individuals in society freedom
