What are the 4 purposes of laws? What makes a good law? Where do our laws come from?

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What are the 4 purposes of laws? What makes a good law? Where do our laws come from?

 Maintain order  Settle disputes fairly  Protect the community  Deter bad behavior

◦ What is the Legislative Intent? ◦ Is the law Fair/Equitable? ◦ Is the law Clear? ◦ Is it Enforceable? By Whom? ◦ Is the law Reasonable?  Do example of “Beautifica!”

Case:Decision:Reasoning: Tony’s Cut-through? Trash Collection? Police Pursuits? Life or death Ambulance? Roll with my Baby? Colossal monument? Disabilities dilemma? Activity – No Vehicles in the Park: You guys are now going to be the judges for a few cases. Think about each of the scenarios provided, and then come to a decision as to whether or not you think an exception should be created. Be prepared to explain your answers and your reasoning. Now…using only those the “council” allowed, rewrite the law!

 Go to the following website to complete this activity:  Click on a state. Pick a law. ◦ Copy that law down. ◦ Is this law a statute or ordinance? How do you know? ◦ What might have caused this law to be written and passed? ◦ Why do you think it is loony? In other word, which characteristic is it lacking?  Repeat the above questions with a second law.  Share responses with the class.

 Code of Hammurabi ◦ Definition? ◦ Examples?  The 10 Commandments ◦ Definition? ◦ Examples?  Justinian’s Code ◦ Definition? ◦ Examples?  Napoleonic Code ◦ Definition? ◦ Examples?  Common Law ◦ Definition? ◦ Examples?  Statutes ◦ Definition? ◦ Examples?

 Read 15.2 and complete the organizer for p. 46.  Due tomorrow!