What is the law? 1.1 FORENSICS - AUGUST 26, 2014

Objectives: SWBAT  Analyze the concept of Law  Identify the expectations that society has for laws  Identify the key varieties of law  Analyze the impact of Hammurabi’s Code

What is the Law?  Brief discussion:  What is a law?  What should a law do?  Why do we have laws?  Who should make those laws?  Who should enforce those laws? 5 MIN

The expectations of the law RULE OF LAW  The hallmark of a democratic society is the RULE OF LAW  In a democracy no one can be above the law  Laws are generally a reflection of the values of a society  Protect basic human rights  Promote fairness  Resolve conflicts  Promote order and stability  Promote “desirable behavior”  Represent the will of the majority  Protect the rights of minorities

Moral Fundamental questions of right and wrong Are morals absolute? Political The relationship between a government and its people What will participation look like? Social Values that are particular to that individual society America vs China vs France vs Catholic vs Jewish vs Orthodox Jew Economic The accumulation, preservation and distribution of resources Who controls the resources? How are they used? Capitalism vs Communism

Did the bystanders commit a crime by not acting? Should the law hold them accountable?  Cathrine Genovese was attacked and stabbed to death in 1964 in a highly populated area of Queens, NYC. struggled and screamed for 30 minutes Almost 40 people heard her screams and/ or watched from their window She struggled and screamed for 30 minutes; she pleaded for help. Almost 40 people heard her screams and/ or watched from their window Twice the killer was scared off by people shouting and voices, but when he realized that no one was calling the cops he returned to finish the act

CW: Hammurabi’s Code