Which of the Following Is the Most Usable Definition of Law

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most usable definition of law?

• A)It is most useful to us to define law in terms of what we think people ought to do.
• B)We must define law in terms of what people used to do.
• C)We must define law in terms of what the courts or other agents of government will enforce.
• D)We must define law in terms of what society needs people to do.
• E)It is most useful to us to define law in terms of what people do.

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Definitions:

Emerging Class

A social group that is gaining economic power or social influence, often in the context of societal change or economic development.

Virginia

A state located on the East Coast of the United States, known for its significant historical contributions to the founding of the country.

Proprietary Colonies

Colonies that were owned by individuals or groups who had been granted land by the British crown, allowing them to govern the land and its inhabitants largely as they saw fit.

Tobacco Economy

A segment of the American economy, particularly in the early colonies, heavily reliant on the cultivation and export of tobacco as a cash crop.