nature of law

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  • what has legal rules been described as
    a set of formal rules enforced by the state
  • what are moral rules
    a set of belief and values
  • what is BAT
    Because the penalty might be imposed. A sense of moral obligation. The rule is reasonable and relevant
  • acronym for social norms
    BAT
  • social norm
    infuences the way we behave
  • differences between legal norm and social norm
    legal> it is written, formal and detailed. penalties are enforced. social> it is general, unwritten. possesses moral character
  • law
    a set of rules enforced by the government to keep and control the country
  • order of supreme court for civil cases
    county court>high court> court of appeal
  • order of supreme court for criminal cases
    magistrates court >crown court>court of appeal