test 1

Question 1

Law

Answer 1

the rules and regulations made and enforced by government that regulate the conduct of people within society

Question 2

Jurisprudence

Answer 2

the science or philosophy of law

Question 3

Justice

Answer 3

fairness, moral rightness, the proper administration of the law; and the fair and equitable treatment of all individuals under the law

Question 4

Rules

Answer 4

are made by private parties (companies, school , caregivers)

Question 5

Values of Law/ goals 1-4

Answer 5

1. protecting basic human rights
2. promoting fairness
3. helping resolve conflicts.
4. promoting order and stability

Question 6

moral values

Answer 6

addresses issues of right and wrong (unlawful taking or another’s property w/ the intent to steal it)

Question 7

environmental values

Answer 7

regulates the impact of human activities on the environment (e.g. air, water, protection of animals and plants)

Question 8

social values

Answer 8

issues important to society (respect, harassment)

Question 9

political values

Answer 9

reflect the relationship between government and individuals (e.g. voting)

Question 10

Criminal Law

Answer 10

regulates public conduct and sets out duties owed to society. criminal cases are considered crimes against society and usually end in jail or prison time

Question 11

Civil Law

Question 12

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 13

Civil action

Question 14

Preponderance of the evidence

Question 15

goal of laws

Question 16

economic values

Answer 16

addresses accumulation, use and distribution of wealth, (e.g. tax benefits given to people who borrow money to but a home)

Question 17

felonies

Answer 17

serious criminal offense, punishable, by a prison sentence of more than a year

Question 18

misdemeanor

Answer 18

criminal offense, less serious prison sentence of on year or less

Question 19

infractions

Answer 19

petty offenses, that one punishable by fines not jail