16LP What Is Law? Worksheet PDF
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This document is a worksheet on the concept of law that covers topics such as the definition of law, differences between rules and laws, the functions of different kinds of law, and divisions of substantive law; it is designed to help students understand the basic principles of law.
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16LP What is Law? 16LP2 What is Law? In-Class Worksheet 1. To start, what are some ways that laws that affect you? Write down three. a) ------------------------------------------------------------------- :---------------------...
16LP What is Law? 16LP2 What is Law? In-Class Worksheet 1. To start, what are some ways that laws that affect you? Write down three. a) ------------------------------------------------------------------- :--------------------- b) c) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Describe three differences between rules and laws. 3. In your own words, explain why we have laws. 4. Match the following functions of law with the correct definition by placing the letter in the space provided. 1. Create Rules to Follow A] Have Police and the Courts oversee the operation of laws. 2. Make Sure Rules are Followed B) Setting out what is right and wrong and then ensuring anyone who breaks the law is punished to ensure the safety of everyone. 3. Protect People’s Rights and C) Make sure that any disagreements people have Freedoms with one another are resolved. 4. Protect Society D) Outline guidelines for people living together in a society so that there are fewer conflicts between them. 5. Clear up Disputes E) Laws help encourage members of a society to respect one another and allow people to speak their mind while at the same time protecting others. 16LP What is Law? 5. Divisions of Substantive Law 5. What are three Write a definition of each type of law in your own words divisions of Law? and provide one example. a. b. c. 6. Divisions of Substantive Law 6. Write the five Write a definition of each type of law in your own words divisions of Law. and provide an example. a. h. c. 16LP What is Law? Write the five divisions Write a definition of each type of law in your own words of Law. and provide an example. d. e.
