Chapter 11 Self-test questions

Why obey the law?

. To claim that one has a prima facie duty to obey the law is to assert that:

One is under a duty to obey the law without exception, regardless of its content.

There is no duty to obey a law to which one hasn't agreed.

The duty applies only to those who are directly affected by the law in question.

The obligation arises independently of the precise legal provisions involved - unless there are grounds to justify a specific exception.

. Which of the following arguments against the 'fair play' argument in support of a duty to obey the law is the most persuasive?

Fairness is a relative term.

The legal system is, in fact, unfair.

It sets a bad example.

The law is irrational and ambiguous.

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