1. PART A: Which of the following statements best summarizes a central idea of the text?
A. Law is a human construct that is open to
interpretation.
B. It is the responsibility of the individual to act according
to his or her own morality.
C. Punishment must reflect or be equal in degree to the
crime, as well as the perpetrator's social status.
D. Law must derive from a higher power (ie. God,
religious law).