What are non-legal responsibilities?

• A. Duties or obligations that have a source outside of the law
• B. Rights contained in statutes
• C. Obligations created by treaties
• D. Powers of agencies

Answer: (A)

Non-legal responsibilities are duties or obligations that come from social norms, personal ethics, or professional codes rather than from the law. They aren’t enforceable by courts, so breaching them doesn’t usually bring legal penalties, though it can harm trust, reputations, or relationships. This aligns with the idea that their source is outside the legal system. In contrast, rights in statutes are legal rights created by law, obligations created by treaties are legal international obligations, and powers of agencies are authorities granted by statute.