the nature and status of the law Flashcards

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1
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what is law?

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‘a set of rules and obligations which must be obeyed’

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2
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New rules can be made (synonym)

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enacted

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3
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existing law can be changed (synonym)

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amended

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4
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some laws are removed totally (synonym)

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repealed

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5
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is law dynamic or static?

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Law is dynamic

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6
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Does morality has legal consequences of behavior?

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No it does not have.

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Definition of Morality

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‘a person or social set of standards for good or bad behavior and character, or the quality of being right, honest or acceptable’

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Will moral obligation be enforced in a court of law?

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No it will not, but a legal obligation will

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what is another difference between law and morality?

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moral standards may differ from community to community, religion to religion, and person to person.

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10
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List examples of legal but immoral

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abortion, adultery, prostitution

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11
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List examples of immoral and illegal

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pornography, murder, rape, bigamy

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12
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List examples of legal and moral

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education

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13
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List examples of moral but illegal

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selling or distributing of chewing gums

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14
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how can law help in business world?

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  1. make better decision
  2. avoid legal problems from arising (and save costly legal fees)
  3. know how to handle problems if they should arise
  4. manage your business better
  5. saving running costs
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