1. Introduction to Legal Studies

2. Lesson Objectives By the end of this lesson, you should be able to: 1. Define the term “Law” 2. Define the term “Anarchy” 3. Define the term “Tyranny” 3. Compare Law, Anarchy and Tyranny

3. What makes up our legal system?

4. How do we define “law”?

5. Definition of Law

6. Why do we need laws?

7. Anarchy Anarchy occurs when a country is left without effective laws and government, resulting in chaos and disorder. The word ‘anarchy’ comes from the Greek word anarchia, which means ‘without a ruler’.

8. Congo example of Anarchy

11. Tyranny Rule by a single leader holding absolute power in a nation-state.For example, Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe.

13. Zimbabwe is generally seen as a tyrannous state because......

14. Comparing Law, Anarchy and Tyranny

15. Conclusion No Law and Order One ruler who has complete control of law and order

16. Next Lesson... Another case study on Anarchy..... Internet Research on the 1992 Los Angeles Riots