How the Law Creates and Deals With Consensus (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is the primary function of law in society?
What is the primary function of law in society?
To create balance when rights conflict
Which type of law defines rights, duties & prohibitions (the 'what')?
Which type of law defines rights, duties & prohibitions (the 'what')?
Substantive law
What did Roscoe Pound argue lawmakers should act as?
What did Roscoe Pound argue lawmakers should act as?
Social engineers
According to consensus theory, what causes crime?
According to consensus theory, what causes crime?
Social institutions losing control
Who developed conflict theory arguing law serves the ruling class?
Who developed conflict theory arguing law serves the ruling class?
Karl Marx
What does labelling theory claim happens through the labelling process?
What does labelling theory claim happens through the labelling process?
A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs
What did Durkheim conceptualise the state as representing?
What did Durkheim conceptualise the state as representing?
Collective conscience
In DPP v Majewski (1976), what did the court prioritise over the defence?
In DPP v Majewski (1976), what did the court prioritise over the defence?
Deterring drunken violence
What does left realism identify as the main cause of crime?
What does left realism identify as the main cause of crime?
Inequality
How long can police hold a suspected terrorist without charge under Terrorism Act 2006?
How long can police hold a suspected terrorist without charge under Terrorism Act 2006?
Up to 14 days