Laws+vs.+Laws+with+Consequences+Essay

Hammurabi wrote 282 Codes, one of the first times in ancient history that there were set laws to govern a people with direct, measurable consequences. Think about laws nowadays and who creates them. Brainstorm and create a list of institutions/people who make laws for society: Examples: Police Department- California Highway Patrol- traffic code violations California State Legislature- breaking and entering, loitering, smoking, physical abuse Aquatics Center City of Ventura- trash, Individual family households Credit Cards/Business and methods of payment Light/Water bills Parks Airports and Travel

Now, after each of these institutions, which one of these have direct and measurable consequences? What are the consequences?

Next, consider those laws which don't have direct and measurable consequences. Separate these into a different list.

Do people act differently if they don't know the consequences of their actions? Do people need rules with causes and effects?

What do you think? What are some concrete examples to support your opinion?