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juvenile justice hon: sec 003 b per01 ▶ unit 1: foundation of laws
january 21, 2026: unit 1/why do we have laws?
illegal or immoral exit ticket
: wednesday, january 21, 2026 at 11:59 pm locks on tuesday, march 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm
identify 3 new examples of actions that are considered immoral but are not illegal in the united states.
posted mon jan 19, 2026 at 9:33 am
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Explanation:

Each example is an action that violates common moral or ethical standards but is not prohibited by U.S. federal or state laws.

1. Lying to a friend to avoid a favor: Breaks trust and violates ethical norms of honesty, but there is no law against casual lying between private individuals.
2. Refusing to help a stranded motorist (when safe): Violates the moral principle of benevolence, but there is no general legal duty to assist strangers in the U.S. (with limited exceptions).
3. Cheating on a romantic partner: Violates relationship loyalty and moral expectations, but is not a criminal or civil offense in most U.S. jurisdictions.

Answer:

1. Lying to a friend to avoid a favor
2. Refusing to help a stranded motorist (when safe)
3. Cheating on a romantic partner