General
Define social norms.
Social norms are rules of human behavior that stipulate how people should behave under certain conditions and what sanctions will punish them if they do not behave in this way. (moral, legal, religious, political, aesthetic, etc.)
What is the length of the warranty period.
The warranty period (záručná doba) is 24 months, starting on the day the item is received.
Translate criminal liability to Slovak.
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How is Lady Justice depicted.
In her right hand, she is holding a sword as a symbol of punishment, in her left hand, scales on which she weighs guilt and innocence. She is also blindfolded which symbolizes her objectivity.
Define a subject matter of civil law.
Civil law regulates civil law relationships between natural persons, legal entities, and the state.
What is the difference between the misdemeanor and felony.
A misdemeanor is a criminal offense that is committed through negligence (nedbanlivosť), or an intentional criminal offense for which the Criminal Code prescribes a prison sentence of up to 5 years.
Felony is an intentional criminal offense for which the Criminal Code prescribes a prison sentence of more than 5 years.
List three branches of public law and three branches of private law.
Public law (state/constitutional, administrative, financial, criminal), private law (family, civil, commercial).
Define a natural person.
Civil law considers every human being a natural person with the capacity to have rights and duties and the capacity to perform legal acts.
What is the difference between a perpetrator, an accomplice, and a participant in a criminal offense.
A perpetrator of a criminal offense is a person who has committed the offense.
An accomplice is a person who participated in the commission of a criminal offense and is held accountable as if they had committed the offense themselves.
A participant in a criminal offense may take the role of an organizer, instigator, contractor, or aide.
Describe the hierarchy of legal regulations (legal documents).
1.Constitution of the Slovak Republic
2.Laws
3.Government decrees
4.Ordinances and orders
5. Generally binding regulations
Explain which types of works are covered by copyright and how long the protection lasts.
Copyrighted works include literary, scientific, and artistic creations, computer programs, and more. General copyright protection applies to the author's lifetime and 70 years after their death.
What are some of the special provisions regarding the prosecution of juveniles?
- The sentences are reduced by half.
- The primary purpose of punishment for juveniles is rehabilitation, so special attention is given to their background and environment.
- Juveniles may also be placed under protective supervision.
- Additionally, they must have legal counsel from the investigation stage through the court proceedings.
Monism (one legal system for the whole society); state coercion (the state applies sanctions through police, courts, and other bodies); state-established form (the law always takes the form of a law, decree, etc.)
List at least three rights and three obligations of an owner.
Right to possess the subject of ownership. Right to use the property and enjoy its fruits and benefits. Right to dispose of the property. Right to protection.
Duty to refrain from anything that would disturb others. Duty to tolerate usage of the property in cases of emergency. Duty to pay taxes. Duty to maintain property.
List three tasks for each of the law enforcement and legal protection authorities: police, prosecution, courts, advocacy, notary services.
too many, let the class decide :)