SCL1501 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
●● points or characteristics of Law
Answer: *Law is a system of rules (not all systems of rules are law);
-The rules: are recognized by the state ( not religion, science or sporting
codes);
- meant to control human actions (in relation to society, things, the
environment
- are enforceable
●● Laws create
Answer: sense of duties/obligations like:
*paying taxes
*observing rules of the road
* respect the rights of others
=the is known as legal order
●● "law"not easy to define
Answer: entails different views of rules, sense of community and ubuntu
quite highly
,●● Humby et al
Answer: law provides the rules that guide human behaviour in society.
the law prescribes what is acceptable and not acceptable, what type of
behavior must be rewarded and what type of behaviour must be
punished to avoid future repetition. It also holds people accountable for
harm they have done.
●● Explain the importance or function of law and how the law differs
from other laws
Answer: purpose of law is to create order and stability in the various
relationships that exist (i) among humans, and (ii) between humans and
things/the environment in a society. Without law, what results is
informally referred to as "the law of the jungle", characterised by
uncertainty, unfairness, chaos, self-help, inequality and arbitrariness.
It differs from other laws in the way that it affects people as a whole
because it exists among humans, since it brings order to society where
other laws like laws of chess only affects the ones playing
●● Describe the importance of skills in the study of law
Answer: is to have the ability to apply the relevant legal rules and
principles.
*Solve problems through law
*evaluate facts
, *categorise legal problems
*find and analyse critically legal fields and sources that apply to the
problem
*ability to apply the relevant legal rules and principles together with
innovation and critical thinking to arrive at a legally sound and
appropriate solution
●● Difference between law and rules?
Answer: The main difference between rules and laws is the
consequences associated with breaking them. While each is developed to
invoke a sense of order, fair play, and safety, the weight of a law is much
heavier than the weight of a rule. Laws are like the legal version of rules.
●● Learning unit 3
Answer: Reading legal text
●● Act of parliament:
Answer: AKA. statute or legislation
Legislation is essentially a general term for Acts::
Acts of Parliament (National legislation)
Provincial Acts (Provincial legislation)
Municipal Acts (Local legislation/by-laws)
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
●● points or characteristics of Law
Answer: *Law is a system of rules (not all systems of rules are law);
-The rules: are recognized by the state ( not religion, science or sporting
codes);
- meant to control human actions (in relation to society, things, the
environment
- are enforceable
●● Laws create
Answer: sense of duties/obligations like:
*paying taxes
*observing rules of the road
* respect the rights of others
=the is known as legal order
●● "law"not easy to define
Answer: entails different views of rules, sense of community and ubuntu
quite highly
,●● Humby et al
Answer: law provides the rules that guide human behaviour in society.
the law prescribes what is acceptable and not acceptable, what type of
behavior must be rewarded and what type of behaviour must be
punished to avoid future repetition. It also holds people accountable for
harm they have done.
●● Explain the importance or function of law and how the law differs
from other laws
Answer: purpose of law is to create order and stability in the various
relationships that exist (i) among humans, and (ii) between humans and
things/the environment in a society. Without law, what results is
informally referred to as "the law of the jungle", characterised by
uncertainty, unfairness, chaos, self-help, inequality and arbitrariness.
It differs from other laws in the way that it affects people as a whole
because it exists among humans, since it brings order to society where
other laws like laws of chess only affects the ones playing
●● Describe the importance of skills in the study of law
Answer: is to have the ability to apply the relevant legal rules and
principles.
*Solve problems through law
*evaluate facts
, *categorise legal problems
*find and analyse critically legal fields and sources that apply to the
problem
*ability to apply the relevant legal rules and principles together with
innovation and critical thinking to arrive at a legally sound and
appropriate solution
●● Difference between law and rules?
Answer: The main difference between rules and laws is the
consequences associated with breaking them. While each is developed to
invoke a sense of order, fair play, and safety, the weight of a law is much
heavier than the weight of a rule. Laws are like the legal version of rules.
●● Learning unit 3
Answer: Reading legal text
●● Act of parliament:
Answer: AKA. statute or legislation
Legislation is essentially a general term for Acts::
Acts of Parliament (National legislation)
Provincial Acts (Provincial legislation)
Municipal Acts (Local legislation/by-laws)
