Deck 14: Conclusion

Question 1

The use of the cloud analogy in the text is designed to make the reader:

A) Wish to be outside on a nice day.
B) Aware that law, like a cloud, takes shape in the mind of the observer.
C) Aware that law, like a cloud, has little substance.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Lincoln's wolf-shepherd-sheep analogy illustrates that law:

A) Is a tool of capitalism.
B) Is viewed by everyone in the same way.
C) May be viewed as both a protector of rights and an oppressor of rights.
D) Is neutral in how it affects people.
E) None of the above.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Understanding the relationship between law and politics is important because:

A) Many elected political officials who make our laws are trained in the law.
B) No one untrained in the law can truly understand politics.
C) The best politicians are always lawyers.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Perhaps the best example of how changes in the law are affected by changes in society may be seen in how the law:

A) Treats the rights of those accused of crimes.
B) Treats children.
C) Treats women.
D) Treats the rights of African Americans.
E) None of the above.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the views of your authors on the nature of the law?

A) Law is ultimately a source of evil but remains a necessary evil.
B) Law is fashioned by an "invisible hand" that protects us from evil.
C) Law is totally neutral in terms of its enactment and effects on people.
D) Law is amoral.
E) Law is an evolving and constantly changing concept.

Question 6

Briefly explain how interest groups manipulate the legal system to further their own economic interests.

Question 7

Using driving under the influence as an example, explain how the law has changed toward persons charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in the last 20 years.

Question 8

Explain why there is such a close connection between law and the study of politics.