5 Questions
What does the term 'Law' mean?
A body of general rules that govern individual behavior in society
Which of the following is a characteristic of legal rules?
General and abstract
Who must obey the legal rules?
Every person in society
Legal rules can be applied to which of the following?
Every person or a category of persons
Which of the following is an example of a category to which legal rules might apply?
Employees
Study Notes
Definition of Law
- Law refers to a body of general rules that govern the behavior of individuals in society.
- These rules must be obeyed by individuals, even if it requires force.
Characteristics of Legal Rules
- General and Abstract: Legal rules apply to every person or a specific category of persons.
- Examples of categories of persons include the employee, Judges, and Merchants.
- Legal rules can also be applied to a single person.
Understand the concept of law and its characteristics, including being general and abstract, applying to individuals and categories of persons.
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