2 What Other Areas of Law Can You Think Of? List at Least Five
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Chapter 1 Basic legal concepts
REVIEW 1.1
1 List the areas of law related to the images provided on page 4 of the Student Book.
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2 What other areas of law can you think of? List at least five.
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Cambridge University Press 1 © Milgate, Dally, Webster, Le Cornu, Kelly 2010 REVIEW 1.2
1 Complete the lists below by adding three additional examples of rules.
Household rules a Always inform your parents when you are going out. b ______c ______d ______
School rules a Students must always wear correct school uniform on school grounds. b ______c ______d ______
Social etiquette a Always cover your mouth and nose when sneezing in public. b ______c ______d ______
Cambridge University Press 2 © Milgate, Dally, Webster, Le Cornu, Kelly 2010 REVIEW 1.3
1 Why do we need laws? For what reasons do members of society obey the law? ______
2 Define the following basic legal notions. You can choose to use words, pictures or cartoons to define them: a custom ______b rules
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Cambridge University Press 3 © Milgate, Dally, Webster, Le Cornu, Kelly 2010 REVIEW 1.3 (CONT.) c law
______d fairness
______e equality
______f justice
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REVIEW 1.3 (CONT.)
Cambridge University Press 4 © Milgate, Dally, Webster, Le Cornu, Kelly 2010 g values
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3 Write an explanation of why you chose to define the terms above using the format you did.
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Cambridge University Press 5 © Milgate, Dally, Webster, Le Cornu, Kelly 2010 REVIEW 1.4
1 In your own words, describe what the article on page 11 is about.
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2 Explain why the council has not actually prosecuted anyone.
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3 Why do you think people may not obey this law?
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4 Does society need a stronger type of legislation? Write two paragraphs, one arguing in favour of the legislation, the other arguing against it.
Arguments in favour of the legislation:
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Arguments against the legislation:
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Cambridge University Press 7 © Milgate, Dally, Webster, Le Cornu, Kelly 2010 Chapter summary tasks
1 Describe the difference between anarchy and the law.
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2 Explain how anarchy and a structured system of law are not compatible.
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Cambridge University Press 8 © Milgate, Dally, Webster, Le Cornu, Kelly 2010 Chapter summary tasks (CONT.)
3 Account for the relationship between rules, laws and custom.
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4 Compare and contrast ‘rules’ and ‘laws’.
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5 What is the relationship between fairness, equality and justice?
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7 Why do people have different perceptions about the law?
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