topic 1: the legal system Flashcards
what are laws?
legal rules binding on the whole community, made by parliaments, courts and delegated legislation.
what are customs?
established traditional behaviours among a group, not strictly enforced but imposed through social pressure.
what are rules?
regulations for conduct in specific situations, to be obeyed by group members and enforced by leaders.
what are values?
moral standards reflecting what society considers important, influencing the legal system.
what are ethics?
execution of korean beliefs in real life, defining interactions and aligning with professional settings.
what is utilitarian
aims to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number of people, influencing laws.
what is justice?
combination of equality, fairness, and access in fair, moral, and impartial treatment of all humans.
what is equality?
equal treatment of all individuals in society with respect to rights and opportunities.
what is fairness?
judging behaviour and decisions based on freedom from bias, honesty, and adherence to rules.
what is access?
ability to maintain or make use of something, crucial for justice but not equally accessible to all.
what is procedural fairness?
involves fairness in decision-making during dispute resolution, including fair hearing and no bias rules.
what is rule of law?
concept that no one is above the law, ensuring known laws applied equally to all.
what is anarchy?
state of society without laws or state rule, leading to chaos and disorder.
what is tyranny?
occurs when a ruler holds absolute power without checks, leading to arbitrary actions and no justice.
