Will people obey a law if:
a) If they are convinced it is right or
b) If they are threatened that the law is being enforced.
Explain why.
2007-02-08 11:13:03 · 3 answers · asked by Kenster102.5 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Both. But I can really only think of an example for one... sorry... :)
If they are threatened that the law is being enforced.
i.e.: seat belt and speeding... need i say more?
people obey so they won't get a ticket.
2007-02-08 11:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by juliefan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and Yes. But it's so much better all around if people can be convinced that a law is right. Think about all the police and courts and judges and parole officers that would have to find other work.
2007-02-15 20:41:49 · answer #2 · answered by Steve71 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they feel the law is right.
If people feel the law is wrong, they won't obey it (it'll be a question of morals). There have been many laws over time that have been enforced, but the people have believed were morally wrong (such as the women's right to vote).
2007-02-08 19:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by the Politics of Pikachu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋