CRITICIZING A LAW PAPER PROMPT Overview
CRITICIZING A LAW PAPER PROMPT
Overview:
Laws are all around us. New and old laws influence our everyday behavior. Laws are a
reflection of the values and beliefs of society. While society uses laws for positive, practical
reasons, many are outdated or faulty. Consider a law that you disagree with and explore the
reasons why you think that law is a bad/ ineffective/ inappropriate law.
Directions:
Use your research skills to identify a law/bill/proposition (from the last 10 years) that you can
criticize constructively. Offer two distinct reasons why the policy is faulty or may result in
negative consequences for society. Define and explain the law prior to your criticism. Emphasis
should be placed on creativity, the elaboration of arguments, and organization of your different
parts of the paper (i.e. introduction, thesis, body, and conclusion).
Recommendation:
1. Introduction: Describe the current problem
a. Describe the bill/ law. Offer background information including how it works, who
it affects, and why it was created in the first place.
b. Include a thesis. Try to summarize your criticism into one solid statement.
c. Preview your two arguments describing specifically why you think the bill/ law
deserves criticism.
2. Body: Develop a prima facie case
a. Offer your first criticism. Be sure to describe why the bill/law/legislation produces
negative consequences for society or a group of people.
b. Consider including evidence.
3. Body: Continue the prima facie case.
a. Offer your second criticism. Be sure to describe why the bill/law/legislation
produces negative consequences for society or a group of people.
b. Consider including evidence.
4. Conclusion: Summarize
a. Explain why the two arguments provided suggest that the bill should be changed/
repealed/ or altered in some way.
Requirements:
This paper should be 3-4 pages in length
Double-Spaced, 12 point margins
Submit this assignment on Canvas.
Your paper MUST have a reference page or else it will not be graded.
Solution Preview
Introduction
Laws are a mirror of the society as they represent the values and culture of the particular society. Rules are therefore implemented to retain the status quo or to bring about development.
The formulated laws will be aimed at influencing our behaviours. With the changes that keep happening in our society, our economy and the technological advancements most of the bills have become outdated.
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