Practice Customary Law (3.4) - Unit 5: Governance, Rights, and Societies

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Question 1.
What is customary law?
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Think about common practices in your community.
Question 2.
Who typically administers customary law?
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Think about respected older members of society.
3Question 3.
What type of law is based on local traditions?
- Customary Law
- Civil Law
- Criminal Law
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Remember what governs communities lacking formal laws.
4Question 4.
True or False: Customary law is often administered by formal judges.
- True
- False
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Consider who interprets local traditions.
Question 5.
Analyze a situation where customary law conflicts with formal legal systems. What are the implications for the community?
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Think about what happens when different rules clash.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of customary law in resolving disputes compared to formal legal processes. Which is more efficient?
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Consider the speed of resolution and acceptance by the community.

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