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rules of change

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A quick definition of rules of change:

Rules of change are the rules that tell us how to change or get rid of other rules. In the legal system, there are primary rules that we follow, but these rules can be changed or removed by following the secondary rules, which include the rules of change. These rules are important because they help us make sure that the legal system is fair and up-to-date with the needs of society.

A more thorough explanation:

Rules of change refer to the fundamental rules that govern how a legal system's other rules can be altered or repealed. This concept was introduced by legal theorist H.L.A. Hart.

In Hart's theory, a legal system's primary rules can be identified and changed through secondary rules. These secondary rules include rules of change, which prescribe the process for altering or repealing laws.

For example, in the United States, the Constitution serves as the primary legal document, while the legislative process serves as the secondary rule for changing laws. The Constitution outlines the process for amending it, which involves a proposal by two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, followed by ratification by three-fourths of the states.

Another example is the process for changing traffic laws. The primary rule is the existing traffic law, while the secondary rule is the legislative process. If lawmakers want to change a traffic law, they must propose and pass a new law through the legislative process.

Overall, rules of change are essential for maintaining a functioning legal system and ensuring that laws can be updated and improved over time.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
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every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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@Aromatic, Have to guess.
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[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
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5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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