[LAWS 2502] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (29 pages long)
29 Nov 2016
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Chapter one: law, state and social goals and techniques. A human group living together and is self sufficient. They have common rules of conduct and predictable behaviour (patterns) The rules are enforceable by the law, government and/or state. Organic theories from plato and aristotle: not distinct from society as a whole. Thomas hobbes: state as an instrument for ensuring human survival and physical security. John locke: the social contract (rights are interests that are or should be enforceable against the state) Karl marx: state does not promote equality, where the ruling class assert their common interests. A compulsory association of people with a territorial basis. Regulated by an administrative and legal order claiming to monopolize the legitimate use of force. Certain public projects for the common good (collective) If the state (government) cannot effectively do this, the sovereign (mortal god) dies, according to. Although had lots of people, territory, government and a constitution.
