Legal vs Moral Quiz

What is the main difference between legal and moral actions as illustrated by the street crossing example?

• Moral actions are enforced by law, while legal actions are based on personal beliefs.

• Legal actions are enforced by law, while moral actions are based on personal beliefs.

• Moral actions are always legal.

• Legal actions are always moral.

How do law and morality both contribute to social organization?

• By enforcing the same rules for everyone.

• By punishing all immoral actions legally.

• By shaping behavior and defining what is socially acceptable.

• By ensuring everyone has the same moral values.

What is a key difference between law and morality?

• Law is subjective, while morality is objective.

• Law is enforced by the government, while morality is not formally regulated.

• Morality is the same for everyone, while law varies by individual.

• Morality is binary, while law is full of gray areas.

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

• It was the first moral code.

• It was a religious text that defined morality.

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

• It was a modern code that abolished all punishments.

How does society influence the evolution of laws and morality?

• Laws change frequently, but morality remains the same.

• Societal changes can lead to new definitions of what is moral, prompting changes in laws.

• Laws and morality remain constant despite societal changes.

• Society has no influence on laws and morality.