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Which of the following is a feature that distinguishes a legal rule from a mere social convention such as a dress code at a family function?
A legal rule can be enforced through State machinery such as courts and penalties, whereas a social convention like a family dress code relies only on social approval. Language, the education of followers or the age of the rule do not determine whether it is law.
- AA legal rule is always written in English
- BA legal rule can be enforced through State machinery such as courts and penaltiesCorrect
- CA legal rule is followed only by educated persons
- DA legal rule is always older than a social convention
Explanation
What distinguishes a legal rule is that the State can enforce it via courts, police and sanctions. Social conventions rely on social approval or disapproval only. Language, education and age of a rule are not tests of whether it is law.
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