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Law, Customs, and Rules: Understanding the Basics

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What is a primary difference between laws and customs?

Laws are based on societal values, while customs are based on ethics.
Laws are enforced by the police, while customs are not. (correct)
Customs are prescribed directions for conduct, while laws are not.
Customs are officially recognized, while laws are not.

What is the primary purpose of the legal system?

To impose rules on all members of a community.
To reflect societal values and ethics. (correct)
To enforce behavioral habits and traditions.
To ensure everyone has equal access to customs.

What is the primary consequence of failing to follow rules?

No consequence, as rules are not enforceable. (correct)
Enforcement by persons or organizations.
Disapproval from others.
Loss of access to the legal system.

What is the primary role of the legal system in relation to justice?

To ensure everyone has equal access to the law and fairness. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary relationship between ethics and the legal system?

The legal system reflects societal ethics by governing behavior. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary principle of the rule of law?

That those exercising legal authority do so in accordance with written, publicly disclosed laws (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a system of government referred to as tyranny?

The presence of a supreme ruler with absolute power (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the hearing rule?

To afford an opportunity to a person affected by a decision to be heard (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between anarchy and tyranny?

Anarchy is the absence of laws and government, while tyranny is a system of government with absolute power (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental principle of procedural fairness?

That freedom from bias and injustice is guaranteed in legal processes (A) Signup and view all the answers

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