SCL1501 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 (807873 ) -
DUE 28 March 2025
Definition of Law
(define the concepts of Law?) - Correct Answer--the only body of rules governing
human conduct that is recognized by the state if necessary, enforced
points or characteristics of Law - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct Answer--entails different views of rules, sense of
community and ubuntu quite highly
Humby et al - Correct 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
- Correct 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 - Correct 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? - Correct 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.
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 (807873 ) -
DUE 28 March 2025
Definition of Law
(define the concepts of Law?) - Correct Answer--the only body of rules governing
human conduct that is recognized by the state if necessary, enforced
points or characteristics of Law - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct Answer--entails different views of rules, sense of
community and ubuntu quite highly
Humby et al - Correct 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
- Correct 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 - Correct 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? - Correct 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.
