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Define laws, citing a reliable source (not wikipedia or any other internet source without an author).

Define ethics, citing a reliable source.

Are laws meant to set ethical standards? Do they sometimes reflect the ethics of a society?

Give an example of a law (statute) that reflects an ethical standard. (Look the law up, and write the actual text of the law, and cite it).

Give an example of a law (statute) that does not reflect an ethical standard. This would be a law that has nothing to do with ethics or ethical/unethical conduct whatsoever- a "malum prohibitum" law. (Look the law up, write the text of the law and cite it).

Give an example of unethical behavior that is not prohibited by law.

Discuss a law that once existed, that was contrary to the ethical standards of a community. What, if anything, did the community do to change the law? What was the name of this movement? What took place during the movement? What, if any, change occurred? How and why? (what, if any, new law was enacted? when and by whom?)

What criminal law (statute)would you like to see repealed? Why? What action are you willing to take to begin a movement to repeal this law?