Author Question: When making a decision to act a certain way, what question should you ask yourself? a. Would I ... (Read 35 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Aug 23, 2018

When making a decision to act a certain way, what question should you ask yourself?

a. Would I get away with this behavior?
b. Would I benefit or lose from this behavior?
c. Would I feel comfortable having my behavior televised on the local or national news?
d. Would there be any consequences for my behavior?

Question 2

Several different types of law were discussed in this chapter. Discuss common law, civil law, procedural law, and substantive law.

What will be an ideal response?

smrtceo · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

Substantive law defines the parameters of social behavior, while procedural law defines the process of adjudicating those behaviors. Procedural law uses evidence to demonstrate the truth or untruth of allegations in a court of law, and are highly codified. Common law is a body of law based on the concept that legitimate legal authority derives from the consent of the people and is based on customs and traditions embodied in case law. Common law lead to the development of precedents in which prior judicial decisions that establish the legal authority or rule for future cases dealing with the same legal question. Civil law is a legal system that was derived from Roman law, and today are based primarily on legislation and the creation of a system of consistency through decisions based on principles. The American society relies upon common law and civil law.