week 1 Flashcards
study week 1 material (10 cards)
What is the origin of laws?
Laws come from the traditions, wisdom, and experiences of societies
Laws help maintain order, fairness, and justice in communities.
Why do we have laws?
To keep things organized, fair, and predictable
Understanding where laws come from helps us understand why they exist.
What is meant by the ‘source’ of a law?
The ‘source’ of a law is where it comes from or who made it
It helps us understand its authority and legitimacy.
Why are sources of law important?
They indicate who makes the laws and their validity and fairness
Laws are valid and fair if made by the right people.
Who makes the laws?
People or groups with the authority to do so, like parliaments or courts
If laws are made by the right people, they’re valid and fair.
What does legal certainty refer to?
Clear laws make things predictable and fair for everyone
If laws are clear, people know what’s allowed and what’s not, reducing confusion.
Why is access to legal information important?
Laws should be easy to access so everyone knows their rights and obligations
If laws are hidden or hard to find, people may not trust the legal system.
What are primary sources of law?
Main laws like written laws (statutes), court decisions, and constitutions
These are the rules people must follow.
What are secondary sources of law?
Explanations or discussions about the laws, like textbooks or articles
They help us understand the laws but don’t make the laws themselves.
Fill in the blank: In a country where laws are not written down, it would be hard for people to know the _______.
rules and what’s fair
