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What is the primary purpose of law in society?
What is the primary purpose of law in society?
- To enforce customs only
- To create social hierarchies
- To limit individual freedom
- To ensure a safe society, resolve disputes, and respect human rights (correct)
Formal rules only impose criticism as a sanction.
Formal rules only impose criticism as a sanction.
False (B)
What is the difference between civil legal action and criminal legal action?
What is the difference between civil legal action and criminal legal action?
Civil legal action involves an injured party seeking damages, while criminal legal action involves the state prosecuting a defendant for a crime.
A piece of enacted statute is referred to as a _____ in legal terms.
A piece of enacted statute is referred to as a _____ in legal terms.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Law
Law
A system of rules that regulate relationships in society and are enforced by state bodies.
What is law?
What is law?
A binding custom or practice of a community. Can be a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized by authority.
Descriptive law
Descriptive law
How things work or how they are.
Prescriptive law
Prescriptive law
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Study Notes
Introduction to Law
- Law is a binding custom or practice within a community, enforced by authority.
- It's essential for maintaining a safe society and resolving disputes, respecting human rights.
- Law defines rules that govern relationships within a society.
- Laws are enforced by state bodies.
- Descriptive law describes existing behaviors.
- Prescriptive law dictates expected behaviors.
- Informal rules may result in criticism or disapproval.
- Formal rules have more severe consequences, such as warnings, suspensions, or expulsion.
Types of Legal Action
- Laws are enforced through police and court actions.
- Civil legal action arises when one party is injured, and compensation is sought.
- Criminal legal action is initiated by the state when an accused violates a law.
Key Legal Terms
- Sue: to take someone to court to initiate legal proceedings.
- Statute: a law enacted by a parliament.
- Act (Act of Parliament): a law or regulation created or modified by a parliament.
- Law: A system of rules.
- Objective law: Impartial law that focuses on the action
- Subjective law: Rights of the individual
- Law: In Czech, the word is "právo"
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