Distinction Between Law and Morals (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is the key difference between law and morals?
What is the key difference between law and morals?
Law is objective; morals are subjective
Which area of law best demonstrates preventing undesirable behaviour, according to Joseph Raz?
Which area of law best demonstrates preventing undesirable behaviour, according to Joseph Raz?
Criminal law and tort law
What legal arrangements does Raz identify as facilities for private arrangements between individuals?
What legal arrangements does Raz identify as facilities for private arrangements between individuals?
Contracts, wills, and forming companies
According to Pojman, how does morality keep society from falling apart?
According to Pojman, how does morality keep society from falling apart?
By providing social cohesion
What does Pojman say morality does beyond preventing harm?
What does Pojman say morality does beyond preventing harm?
Promotes human flourishing & wellbeing
Which example best shows complete alignment between law and morals?
Which example best shows complete alignment between law and morals?
Murder - both legally and morally wrong
What tension does R (Conway) v SoS for Justice (2018) illustrate?
What tension does R (Conway) v SoS for Justice (2018) illustrate?
What's morally right can be legally banned
What diversity does a pluralist society like the UK contain?
What diversity does a pluralist society like the UK contain?
Culture, race, religion, & social class
What position sits between 'one right answer' and 'no wrong answer'?
What position sits between 'one right answer' and 'no wrong answer'?
Moral pluralism
How does law enforce rules compared to morality?
How does law enforce rules compared to morality?
Law uses state sanctions; morals use social pressure