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16 Cards in this Set
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What are the 4 Main Functions of the Law |
1.) To help resolve disputes peacefully 2.) To establish rules of conduct 3.) To protect rights and freedoms 4.) To provide protection for all members of society |
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4 Main Functions of the Law: To Help Resolve Disputes Peacfully |
- Disputes between individuals are resolved in a fair/ peaceful manner through discussions/negotiations - OR through the court system |
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4 Main Functions of the Law: To Establish Rules of Conduct |
- Law is needed as a set of rules to instruct us on what we can and cannot do - Imposes limitations on our behaviour in an attempt to reduce conflict and maintain peace/order in society - By establishing rules Law brings in a sense of predictability to life - Tells us how to behave and also gives us a sense of security |
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4 Main Functions of the Law: To Protect Rights and Freedoms |
- Laws outline prohibited actions and penalties potentially limiting rights and freedoms of an individual - Laws ensure that the limitations placed on our rights/ fredoms are not taken too far |
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4 Main Functions of the Law: To Provide Protection for All Members of Society |
- Laws are needed to protect you and others from people or groups who might take advantage/ harm you - The Law cannot be enforced at all times but enough enforcement is needed so that most people consistlent obey the rules -IF Disobeying the rules becomes a habit, the need for additional enforcement increases |
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Substantive Law Definition |
Consists of all laws that list the rights and obligations of each person in society. (Also known as the "Substance of the Law") |
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Procedural Law Definition |
Outlines the steps involved in protecting the rights given under substantive law. (Also known as the "Process of Law") |
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Public Law Definition |
Controls the relationships between governments and the people who live in society. It represents laws that apply to all individuals. |
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Criminal Law Definition |
A set of rules passed by parliament defining acts called "crimes" considered to be offences against society. |
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Constitutional Law Definition |
The laws that set out the structure of the federal provincial, territorial governments and the division of powers amongst them. |
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Administrative Law Definition |
The area of law that controls the relationship between citizens and governments. (E.g. LCBO) |
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Private Law Defintion |
Law that controls the legal relationships between citizens, and between citizen organizations (Also known as civil law) |
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Family Law Definition |
Law that deals witht the relationships between individuals living together as spouses or partners and between parents and children. |
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Retribution Definition |
Means a deserved penalty for a wrong/ crime or vengence. |
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Restitution Defintion |
Means that the offender should restore something that was damaged to it's rightful condition, or return something that was taken unlawfully to it's rightful owner. |
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Codification |
A written collection of laws |
