Answer to Question #174712 in Sociology for Kwame Hayford

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Question 2

a) All societies throughout history have had legal systems. The most complete early legal system has been the Code of Hammurabi, which was operative in Babylon (Iraq) around 1750 BC. Kindly examine the various steps in the evolution of legal systems.

b) Among other things, the supreme court in Ghana has the power to determine whether the act of any person, authority or parliament is ultra- varied the constitution. What does this mean?

c) Using clear examples, explain the four types of participation that exist in court processes. 

Answer 1

a legal system is a procedure for comprehending and enforcing the law and order. The primary evolution of the law commenced before history was recorded with law developed simultaneously as the dispute was settled. the progress of rules in society predates not in courts and written statutes. For many years, the customary and private legal system was the major regulation of human activities. The more society developed the greater need for laws enforced by the State.

The customary laws evolved into rules arising dispute adjudication and therefore the discovery of the common law system. The common law is the unchangeable standard to which manmade laws must conform to be legitimate. moreover, common law is the comprehensive body of rules and regulations of the right code and Justice common to all citizens.

The Anglo-Saxon customary law involved a group of individuals always implied when pledging surety for each other of its members. This is the arrangement where each personal property is secured by freely accepting the obligation to respect the property right of others. However, citizens given territories began to perceive the sovereign as the sole legitimate in the law. Finally, the state law was formulated and imposed.

b. The Supreme Court of Ghana has the power to determine whether the act of any person, authority or parliament is ultra- varied to the Constitution means that the Supreme Court judges are responsible for interpreting the law and not making law, however, during the ruling, it's their reasoning matters.

C. The four types of participation that exists in the court process are:

1 judges- they participate in the court process by deciding on the outcome of the case by giving decisions.

2. Victims- the victims contribute to the court process by giving evidence as witnesses. For instance, the victims may be ordered by the court to provide a written statement in the prescribed format that will be read on trial.

3. Prosecutors- the prosecutor participates by investing in the criminal case, deciding whether or not the instigate legitimate proceedings, and to appear in the court.

4. Witnesses- they support the court prices by illustrating what happened at the event. An example is the witness of a road accident or madder cases.