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2 What Other Areas of Law Can You Think Of? List at Least Five

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

______h ethics

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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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Cambridge University Press 6 © Milgate, Dally, Webster, Le Cornu, Kelly 2010 REVIEW 1.4 (CONT.)

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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Cambridge University Press 9 © Milgate, Dally, Webster, Le Cornu, Kelly 2010 Chapter summary tasks (CONT.)

5 What is the relationship between fairness, equality and justice?

______6 Is law necessary? Justify your answer.

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Cambridge University Press 10 © Milgate, Dally, Webster, Le Cornu, Kelly 2010 Chapter summary tasks (CONT.)

7 Why do people have different perceptions about the law?

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Cambridge University Press 11 © Milgate, Dally, Webster, Le Cornu, Kelly 2010

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