Question

Check each answer that defines a "Just Law."

A) It is a manmade code that a majority group imposes on a minority group, and the majority is willing to follow it.
B) It is rooted in Natural Law and Eternal Law.
C) It has been passed by a legislature made up of elected representatives.
D) It has been affirmed by the US Supreme Court.
E) It squares with the Moral Law or God's Law.

Answer 1

A just law is rooted in Natural Law and Eternal Law and squares with the Moral Law or God's Law. It aligns with natural order and does not violate the laws of nature.

Step-by-step explanation:

A just law is one that is rooted in Natural Law and Eternal Law, and squares with the Moral Law or God's Law. It is not a manmade code that a majority group imposes on a minority group. It is also not solely determined by being passed by a legislature or affirmed by the US Supreme Court.

Thomas Aquinas, a medieval philosopher, outlined four types of laws: eternal, natural, human, and divine. Human laws must align with natural law and not violate the laws of nature. Just laws are those that uphold natural order and align with moral and divine laws.

Therefore, the correct answer choices are B) It is rooted in Natural Law and Eternal Law and E) It squares with the Moral Law or God's Law.