Study Guide
What is the Sociological Definition of Law
Fairness and moral rightness; A scheme or system of law in which every person receives their due from the system, including all rights, both natural and legal
Social/legal issues brought to light such as spousal abuse, racism, interracial marriage, police misconduct,
Taxes that pay for roads
€¢ Law is a specialized version of social control that exerts pressure on an individual in order to compel them to maintain their part in society and to deter them from harmful actions.
Formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions
Most of former colonies except South Africa and Scotland
11th century England
The pressure to comply are external • The external pressures involve coercion or force • Those who implement the coercive threats are individuals whose official roles are to enforce the law
Common, Civil, Socialist, Theocratic
Developed by judges decisions on prior court cases that were adopted as precedent
The Law as a vehicle for social change & Regulation of food and medicine
William the Conqueror established courts to combat the arbitrary nature of the law
Significance of Law
Conflict resolution on micro and macro levels
What is Roscoe Pound's definition of law
Fairness and moral rightness; A scheme or system of law in which every person receives their due from the system, including all rights, both natural and legal
Social/legal issues brought to light such as spousal abuse, racism, interracial marriage, police misconduct,
Taxes that pay for roads
€¢ Law is a specialized version of social control that exerts pressure on an individual in order to compel them to maintain their part in society and to deter them from harmful actions.
Formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions
Most of former colonies except South Africa and Scotland
11th century England
The pressure to comply are external • The external pressures involve coercion or force • Those who implement the coercive threats are individuals whose official roles are to enforce the law
Common, Civil, Socialist, Theocratic
Developed by judges decisions on prior court cases that were adopted as precedent
The Law as a vehicle for social change & Regulation of food and medicine
William the Conqueror established courts to combat the arbitrary nature of the law
Significance of Law
Conflict resolution on micro and macro levels
What are Weber's three distinct features of law
Fairness and moral rightness; A scheme or system of law in which every person receives their due from the system, including all rights, both natural and legal
Social/legal issues brought to light such as spousal abuse, racism, interracial marriage, police misconduct,
Taxes that pay for roads
€¢ Law is a specialized version of social control that exerts pressure on an individual in order to compel them to maintain their part in society and to deter them from harmful actions.
Formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions
Most of former colonies except South Africa and Scotland
11th century England
The pressure to comply are external • The external pressures involve coercion or force • Those who implement the coercive threats are individuals whose official roles are to enforce the law
Common, Civil, Socialist, Theocratic
Developed by judges decisions on prior court cases that were adopted as precedent
The Law as a vehicle for social change & Regulation of food and medicine
William the Conqueror established courts to combat the arbitrary nature of the law
Significance of Law
Conflict resolution on micro and macro levels
What is an example of regulation of infrastructure?
Fairness and moral rightness; A scheme or system of law in which every person receives their due from the system, including all rights, both natural and legal
Social/legal issues brought to light such as spousal abuse, racism, interracial marriage, police misconduct,
Taxes that pay for roads
€¢ Law is a specialized version of social control that exerts pressure on an individual in order to compel them to maintain their part in society and to deter them from harmful actions.
Formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions
Most of former colonies except South Africa and Scotland
11th century England
The pressure to comply are external • The external pressures involve coercion or force • Those who implement the coercive threats are individuals whose official roles are to enforce the law
Common, Civil, Socialist, Theocratic
Developed by judges decisions on prior court cases that were adopted as precedent
The Law as a vehicle for social change & Regulation of food and medicine
William the Conqueror established courts to combat the arbitrary nature of the law
Significance of Law
Conflict resolution on micro and macro levels
What is Social Control
Fairness and moral rightness; A scheme or system of law in which every person receives their due from the system, including all rights, both natural and legal
Social/legal issues brought to light such as spousal abuse, racism, interracial marriage, police misconduct,
Taxes that pay for roads
€¢ Law is a specialized version of social control that exerts pressure on an individual in order to compel them to maintain their part in society and to deter them from harmful actions.
Formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions
Most of former colonies except South Africa and Scotland
11th century England
The pressure to comply are external • The external pressures involve coercion or force • Those who implement the coercive threats are individuals whose official roles are to enforce the law
Common, Civil, Socialist, Theocratic
Developed by judges decisions on prior court cases that were adopted as precedent
The Law as a vehicle for social change & Regulation of food and medicine
William the Conqueror established courts to combat the arbitrary nature of the law
Significance of Law
Conflict resolution on micro and macro levels
What is Social Engineering?
Fairness and moral rightness; A scheme or system of law in which every person receives their due from the system, including all rights, both natural and legal
Social/legal issues brought to light such as spousal abuse, racism, interracial marriage, police misconduct,
Taxes that pay for roads
€¢ Law is a specialized version of social control that exerts pressure on an individual in order to compel them to maintain their part in society and to deter them from harmful actions.
Formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions
Most of former colonies except South Africa and Scotland
11th century England
The pressure to comply are external • The external pressures involve coercion or force • Those who implement the coercive threats are individuals whose official roles are to enforce the law
Common, Civil, Socialist, Theocratic
Developed by judges decisions on prior court cases that were adopted as precedent
The Law as a vehicle for social change & Regulation of food and medicine
William the Conqueror established courts to combat the arbitrary nature of the law
Significance of Law
Conflict resolution on micro and macro levels
What could safety warnings on products or civil rights fall under
Fairness and moral rightness; A scheme or system of law in which every person receives their due from the system, including all rights, both natural and legal
Social/legal issues brought to light such as spousal abuse, racism, interracial marriage, police misconduct,
Taxes that pay for roads
€¢ Law is a specialized version of social control that exerts pressure on an individual in order to compel them to maintain their part in society and to deter them from harmful actions.
Formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions
Most of former colonies except South Africa and Scotland
11th century England
The pressure to comply are external • The external pressures involve coercion or force • Those who implement the coercive threats are individuals whose official roles are to enforce the law
Common, Civil, Socialist, Theocratic
Developed by judges decisions on prior court cases that were adopted as precedent
The Law as a vehicle for social change & Regulation of food and medicine
William the Conqueror established courts to combat the arbitrary nature of the law
Significance of Law
Conflict resolution on micro and macro levels
What is Justice
Fairness and moral rightness; A scheme or system of law in which every person receives their due from the system, including all rights, both natural and legal
Social/legal issues brought to light such as spousal abuse, racism, interracial marriage, police misconduct,
Taxes that pay for roads
€¢ Law is a specialized version of social control that exerts pressure on an individual in order to compel them to maintain their part in society and to deter them from harmful actions.
Formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions
Most of former colonies except South Africa and Scotland
11th century England
The pressure to comply are external • The external pressures involve coercion or force • Those who implement the coercive threats are individuals whose official roles are to enforce the law
Common, Civil, Socialist, Theocratic
Developed by judges decisions on prior court cases that were adopted as precedent
The Law as a vehicle for social change & Regulation of food and medicine
William the Conqueror established courts to combat the arbitrary nature of the law
Significance of Law
Conflict resolution on micro and macro levels
What is the Significance of the OJ Simpson case?
Fairness and moral rightness; A scheme or system of law in which every person receives their due from the system, including all rights, both natural and legal
Social/legal issues brought to light such as spousal abuse, racism, interracial marriage, police misconduct,
Taxes that pay for roads
€¢ Law is a specialized version of social control that exerts pressure on an individual in order to compel them to maintain their part in society and to deter them from harmful actions.
Formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions
Most of former colonies except South Africa and Scotland
11th century England
The pressure to comply are external • The external pressures involve coercion or force • Those who implement the coercive threats are individuals whose official roles are to enforce the law
Common, Civil, Socialist, Theocratic
Developed by judges decisions on prior court cases that were adopted as precedent
The Law as a vehicle for social change & Regulation of food and medicine
William the Conqueror established courts to combat the arbitrary nature of the law
Significance of Law
Conflict resolution on micro and macro levels
What are the 4 Major Law Systems
Fairness and moral rightness; A scheme or system of law in which every person receives their due from the system, including all rights, both natural and legal
Social/legal issues brought to light such as spousal abuse, racism, interracial marriage, police misconduct,
Taxes that pay for roads
€¢ Law is a specialized version of social control that exerts pressure on an individual in order to compel them to maintain their part in society and to deter them from harmful actions.
Formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions
Most of former colonies except South Africa and Scotland
11th century England
The pressure to comply are external • The external pressures involve coercion or force • Those who implement the coercive threats are individuals whose official roles are to enforce the law
Common, Civil, Socialist, Theocratic
Developed by judges decisions on prior court cases that were adopted as precedent
The Law as a vehicle for social change & Regulation of food and medicine
William the Conqueror established courts to combat the arbitrary nature of the law
Significance of Law
Conflict resolution on micro and macro levels
What is Common Law
Fairness and moral rightness; A scheme or system of law in which every person receives their due from the system, including all rights, both natural and legal
Social/legal issues brought to light such as spousal abuse, racism, interracial marriage, police misconduct,
Taxes that pay for roads
€¢ Law is a specialized version of social control that exerts pressure on an individual in order to compel them to maintain their part in society and to deter them from harmful actions.
Formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions
Most of former colonies except South Africa and Scotland
11th century England
The pressure to comply are external • The external pressures involve coercion or force • Those who implement the coercive threats are individuals whose official roles are to enforce the law
Common, Civil, Socialist, Theocratic
Developed by judges decisions on prior court cases that were adopted as precedent
The Law as a vehicle for social change & Regulation of food and medicine
William the Conqueror established courts to combat the arbitrary nature of the law
Significance of Law
Conflict resolution on micro and macro levels
Where and when was Common Law established
Fairness and moral rightness; A scheme or system of law in which every person receives their due from the system, including all rights, both natural and legal
Social/legal issues brought to light such as spousal abuse, racism, interracial marriage, police misconduct,
Taxes that pay for roads
€¢ Law is a specialized version of social control that exerts pressure on an individual in order to compel them to maintain their part in society and to deter them from harmful actions.
Formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions
Most of former colonies except South Africa and Scotland
11th century England
The pressure to comply are external • The external pressures involve coercion or force • Those who implement the coercive threats are individuals whose official roles are to enforce the law
Common, Civil, Socialist, Theocratic
Developed by judges decisions on prior court cases that were adopted as precedent
The Law as a vehicle for social change & Regulation of food and medicine
William the Conqueror established courts to combat the arbitrary nature of the law
Significance of Law
Conflict resolution on micro and macro levels
Why was Common law established
Fairness and moral rightness; A scheme or system of law in which every person receives their due from the system, including all rights, both natural and legal
Social/legal issues brought to light such as spousal abuse, racism, interracial marriage, police misconduct,
Taxes that pay for roads
€¢ Law is a specialized version of social control that exerts pressure on an individual in order to compel them to maintain their part in society and to deter them from harmful actions.
Formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions
Most of former colonies except South Africa and Scotland
11th century England
The pressure to comply are external • The external pressures involve coercion or force • Those who implement the coercive threats are individuals whose official roles are to enforce the law
Common, Civil, Socialist, Theocratic
Developed by judges decisions on prior court cases that were adopted as precedent
The Law as a vehicle for social change & Regulation of food and medicine
William the Conqueror established courts to combat the arbitrary nature of the law
Significance of Law
Conflict resolution on micro and macro levels
Where is Common law practiced
Fairness and moral rightness; A scheme or system of law in which every person receives their due from the system, including all rights, both natural and legal
Social/legal issues brought to light such as spousal abuse, racism, interracial marriage, police misconduct,
Taxes that pay for roads
€¢ Law is a specialized version of social control that exerts pressure on an individual in order to compel them to maintain their part in society and to deter them from harmful actions.
Formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions
Most of former colonies except South Africa and Scotland
11th century England
The pressure to comply are external • The external pressures involve coercion or force • Those who implement the coercive threats are individuals whose official roles are to enforce the law
Common, Civil, Socialist, Theocratic
Developed by judges decisions on prior court cases that were adopted as precedent
The Law as a vehicle for social change & Regulation of food and medicine
William the Conqueror established courts to combat the arbitrary nature of the law
Significance of Law
Conflict resolution on micro and macro levels
Where are Louisiana's roots based?
France and Spain
What is Civil Law?
More laws were adopted and it was consolidated into the Corpus Juris Civilis by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th Century; only applied to the Eastern Roman Empire;
Distinguished law of the city of Rome from the laws for the peoples of the Roman Empire
Rome
Rediscovered in Italy in 11th Century and spread through its universities
The core principles are codified into a referable system which serves as the primary source of law • Based on legislation and the works of legal scholars, rather than previous legal judgments
Where Civil Law Established?
More laws were adopted and it was consolidated into the Corpus Juris Civilis by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th Century; only applied to the Eastern Roman Empire;
Distinguished law of the city of Rome from the laws for the peoples of the Roman Empire
Rome
Rediscovered in Italy in 11th Century and spread through its universities
The core principles are codified into a referable system which serves as the primary source of law • Based on legislation and the works of legal scholars, rather than previous legal judgments
What is Jus Civile?
More laws were adopted and it was consolidated into the Corpus Juris Civilis by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th Century; only applied to the Eastern Roman Empire;
Distinguished law of the city of Rome from the laws for the peoples of the Roman Empire
Rome
Rediscovered in Italy in 11th Century and spread through its universities
The core principles are codified into a referable system which serves as the primary source of law • Based on legislation and the works of legal scholars, rather than previous legal judgments
Corpus Julius Civilis
More laws were adopted and it was consolidated into the Corpus Juris Civilis by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th Century; only applied to the Eastern Roman Empire;
Distinguished law of the city of Rome from the laws for the peoples of the Roman Empire
Rome
Rediscovered in Italy in 11th Century and spread through its universities
The core principles are codified into a referable system which serves as the primary source of law • Based on legislation and the works of legal scholars, rather than previous legal judgments
Where was Corpus Julius Civilis used
More laws were adopted and it was consolidated into the Corpus Juris Civilis by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th Century; only applied to the Eastern Roman Empire;
Distinguished law of the city of Rome from the laws for the peoples of the Roman Empire
Rome
Rediscovered in Italy in 11th Century and spread through its universities
The core principles are codified into a referable system which serves as the primary source of law • Based on legislation and the works of legal scholars, rather than previous legal judgments
Used until 17th and 18th centuries
Corpus Juris
This can be found in former colonies in Africa, Asia, and South America
Legal systems were viewed to be one of the ways the upper classes controlled the proletariat
Civil Law
20th century
Socialist Law
When was Civil Law established in South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, & Turkey
Legal systems were viewed to be one of the ways the upper classes controlled the proletariat
Civil Law
20th century
Socialist Law
This law system is used b communists
Legal systems were viewed to be one of the ways the upper classes controlled the proletariat
Civil Law
20th century
Socialist Law
Why is there no legal system in a Marxist/Socialist legal system
Legal systems were viewed to be one of the ways the upper classes controlled the proletariat
Civil Law
20th century
Socialist Law
What was in place of legal systems for the USSR
Mandates that abolished private control over resources
What is the issue with the Soviet kind of legal system
More of a dictatorship
What was considered crimes against the states in a Socialist legal system
Individual’s relationship with the state,Individual’s relationship with other individuals • Religious Practices – Daily Prayer, fasting, hijab, etc. • Everyday Practices – Hygiene, parenting, etc.
Political Dissent, Suppression of Media, Political Opponents
Shariah Law
Theocratic
Cuba
These courts are less formalized and are oriented mainly toward agriculture
Individual’s relationship with the state,Individual’s relationship with other individuals • Religious Practices – Daily Prayer, fasting, hijab, etc. • Everyday Practices – Hygiene, parenting, etc.
Political Dissent, Suppression of Media, Political Opponents
Shariah Law
Theocratic
Cuba
A set of laws that are based upon religious belief
Individual’s relationship with the state,Individual’s relationship with other individuals • Religious Practices – Daily Prayer, fasting, hijab, etc. • Everyday Practices – Hygiene, parenting, etc.
Political Dissent, Suppression of Media, Political Opponents
Shariah Law
Theocratic
Cuba
Derived from Koran and Sunnah
Individual’s relationship with the state,Individual’s relationship with other individuals • Religious Practices – Daily Prayer, fasting, hijab, etc. • Everyday Practices – Hygiene, parenting, etc.
Political Dissent, Suppression of Media, Political Opponents
Shariah Law
Theocratic
Cuba
The 4 Areas of Life that Shariah law covers
Individual’s relationship with the state,Individual’s relationship with other individuals • Religious Practices – Daily Prayer, fasting, hijab, etc. • Everyday Practices – Hygiene, parenting, etc.
Political Dissent, Suppression of Media, Political Opponents
Shariah Law
Theocratic
Cuba
Covers crimes against society but not Allah(eating Pork, bribery, nonsexual adultery)
Tazir
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