Theme C - Citizenship 👨‍⚖️

• What is the main question posed in the section titled "What's the point of law?"

  Why do people obey the law?
• What is one reason given for why laws are necessary?

  To prevent chaos and maintain order
• What might happen if there were no laws according to the text?


  Society would be chaotic and unsafe
• How does breaking the law affect one's reputation?

  It can damage your good reputation
• What is public opinion divided on regarding euthanasia?

  Whether doctors should assist dying patients
• What is the argument made by a shoplifter regarding their actions?

  It won't significantly harm a big company
• What would happen if everyone stole from a store like Marks and Spencer?

  Prices would increase for all customers
• How does tax evasion indirectly affect the government?

  It reduces funds for schools and hospitals
• What is the consequence of not paying income tax mentioned in the text?

  The government has less money to spend
• Why do we need laws?

  To protect rights and maintain order
• What is one of your legal rights in the UK?

  Right to a fair trial
• Why might the basic age limit for legal rights be set at a certain age?

  To reflect maturity and responsibility levels
• Which legal age limits would you change and why?

  Answers will vary based on personal opinion
• What human rights are protected by age limits?

  Rights to safety and personal autonomy
• Why do laws change?

  Due to technological, social, and belief changes
• What social issues do laws cover?

  Crime, violence, drugs, theft, and assault
• How have changing values affected laws regarding homosexuality?

  Homosexuality was legalized in 1967
• What significant legal changes occurred in 2000 and 2005 regarding same-sex relationships?

  Age of consent lowered and civil partnerships introduced
• How do changing social values influence laws?

  • Reflect societal beliefs and attitudes
  • Adapt to technological advancements
  • Address emerging social issues
• How often do you encounter rules or laws in your daily routine?

  Answers will vary based on personal experience
• Why do people choose to obey or disobey rules?

  Based on personal beliefs and consequences
• What are some reasons people consider laws to be good or bad?

  Answers will vary based on personal opinion
• What are four reasons why people obey the law?

  Answers will vary based on personal reasoning
• What is the purpose of laws?

  To protect people's rights and regulate social issues
• Why do laws change over time?

  Due to technological developments, changing social values, and changes in beliefs and attitudes
• When was homosexuality decriminalized in England and Wales?

  1967
• What did the civil partnership laws introduced in 2005 do?

  Offered legal rights that compare with marriage
• Why do people choose to obey or disobey laws?

  To avoid consequences and because they believe the law is just
• Why is it important that the majority of citizens support a particular law?

  For the law to be effectively enforced and followed
• What are some of the basic age limits mentioned in the text?

  • Basic age limits (not specified what they are for)
  • Age of consent was lowered in 2000
• What are some reasons a law could be considered "good" or "bad"?

  • Good laws:
  • Protect people's rights
  • Regulate social issues effectively
  • Bad laws:
  • Unfair or unjust
  • Difficult to enforce
  • Don't align with societal values
• What is a "legal right"?

  A right that is protected by law.
• What are some human rights that may be protected by age limits?

  • Protection of minors (e.g. from exploitation)
  • Right to make certain decisions (e.g. age of consent)
  • Right to participate in certain activities (e.g. voting, drinking)