Effective Laws Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What are the five things that makes law effective.
A
- Known to the public
- Acceptable to the community
- Able to be enforced
- Stable
- Able to be changed
2
Q
How does a law have to be known to the public
A
The public must be informed about the law and it is your responsibility to know about the laws existence.
3
Q
How does a law have to be Acceptable to the community
A
If a law doesn’t comply to community values, it’s not likely to be followed.
4
Q
How does a law have to be able to be enforced
A
If it is difficult to catch and prosecute someone for doing something, it is likely that the law will not be followed.
5
Q
How does a law have to be stable
A
The law should be reasonably stable and predictable.
6
Q
How does a law have to be changed
A
Because community values change and evolve, laws must be able to do the same.
