UNIT 7: Theoretical Framework for Values Development Flashcards
it is for the personal interest of a worker to have a practical
knowledge of the law in order to avoid violating it
punishment as consequences of breaking the law
system of principles and processes promulgated and strictly enforced by the state to
regulate the conduct of its citizens and as a means of resolving conflicting interests
law
three general sources of law
- constitution
- legislation (statutory laws)
- common law
fundamental or the basic law of the land
constitution
- laws enacted by the law-giving body of the state
legislation
the body of principles that evolves from court decisions.
common law
general types of law
- public law
- private or civil law
the body of laws that deals with relationships between individuals and the
government, and the government agencies.
public law
which deals with the safety and welfare of an individual, or the protection of
private interests.
criminal law
the body of laws that deals with the relationship of private individuals.
private or civil law
enforcement of agreement among private individuals or that
penalties for failure to observe the agreement
contract law
- defines and enforces rights and responsibilities among private individuals that are
not based on contractual agreements
tort law
