Legal vs Moral Quiz

What is an example of an action that is illegal but not necessarily considered immoral by most people?

• Crossing an empty street against a red light

• Lying to a friend about their haircut

• Driving under the influence

• Stealing bread to feed starving orphans

How does the law differ from morality in terms of enforcement?

• The law is enforced by personal values

• Morality is enforced by government actors

• The law is enforced by government actors

• Morality is enforced through penalties

What is a key characteristic of morality compared to the law?

• Morality has set punishments

• Morality is binary

• Morality is subjective and varies among individuals

• Morality is enforced by the police

What was the significance of the Code of Ur-Nammu?

• It was a modern legal code developed in the 21st century

• It was a code that only listed moral principles

• It was a religious text defining moral standards

• It was the first legal code with a mix of physical and monetary punishments

How do societal changes influence the relationship between law and morality?

• Societal changes only affect morality, not laws

• Societal changes can lead to new laws reflecting updated moral standards

• Societal changes lead to stricter laws

• Societal changes have no impact on law and morality