Social Customs, Rules, and Laws Flashcards
1
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Social customs
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Socially acceptable habits.
2
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Rules
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Formal, often written regulations.
3
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Laws
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Made by government to ensure society functions properly.
4
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Features that distinguish laws from rules
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Authority: Only parliaments and courts can make laws.
Consequences: Laws are enforced by courts, with serious penalties.
Application: Laws apply to all members of society.
5
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Purpose of laws
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Regulate behavior, protect rights, resolve conflicts, compensate victims, and punish offenders.
