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mpobi80 · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Discuss the four basic groups of legal philosophies focusing on the issue of slavery.

Question 2

Which theory of law gives most authority to elected officials?
A) Natural Law theory
B) Power theory
C) Justice theory
D) Order theory

jomama · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Students should discuss the following:
Natural - is it morally right to own and use others? Is the freedom of an individual a higher right that cannot be given or taken away by a law?

Justice - is it fair and equitable to enslave?

Power - the slave owners can do what they want to do

Order theory - does slavery help to control behavior and set guidelines for society?

Answer to Question 2

B