Question

situational conflict quiz
started: jul 2 at 11:39am
quiz instructions
this quiz contains 20 true/false questions worth 1 point each. you will have 30 minutes to complete the quiz.
question 12
when football coaches use timeouts to \ice\ a kicker, they are using the spirit of the rule.
true
false

Explanation:

Define the concepts of letter vs. spirit of the law

The "letter of the law" refers to the literal, formal wording of a rule, whereas the "spirit of the law" refers to the underlying intent, purpose, or moral objective for which the rule was created.

Analyze the scenario of "icing the kicker"

Timeouts are officially designed to allow teams to stop the game clock, rest, or discuss strategy (the spirit of the rule). Using a timeout specifically to disrupt a kicker's concentration ("icing the kicker") exploits the literal rule that a team has available timeouts, which is an application of the letter of the law rather than its intended spirit.

Determine the truth value of the statement

Since the coaches are exploiting a technicality (the letter of the rule) rather than using timeouts for their intended strategic/rest purposes (the spirit of the rule), the statement "they are using the spirit of the rule" is false.

Answer:

• True
• (B) False (Correct answer)