The Classification of Law That Concerns the Rights and Duties

question 17

Multiple Choice

The classification of law that concerns the rights and duties that exist between persons and between citizens and their government is

• A)criminal law.
• B)civil law.
• C)natural law.
• D)legal positivism.

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Definitions:

Altruism

Selfless concern for the well-being of others, where individuals may act to benefit others even at a cost to themselves.

Kin Selection Theory

A theory in evolutionary biology that predicts organisms will behave altruistically towards their relatives to increase the chances of their genetic traits being passed on to future generations.

Cooperative Hunting

The action of different individuals or species working together to hunt prey, increasing their success rate compared to solo efforts.

Altruism

Behavior of an individual that benefits another at its own cost; in biology, it is often discussed in the context of evolutionary theory and social animals.