Prescription — Social Studies definition
A statement of what should be done, distinct from proof of actual practice.
Where it is taught
- Law, Authority & Unequal Status in Early States — River Civilizations of the Eastern Hemisphere, Ancient Civilizations, Grade 6
In use
A prescription says what should happen under a rule; a record of practice describes a particular action.
Law, Authority & Unequal Status in Early States
Questions using prescription
Problem 1
Separate prescription from practice. Is a royal rule the same as a court transcript?
Answer and explanation
No. They answer different evidence questions.
No. They answer different evidence questions.
Response criteria
- Answer the actual question with accurate details.
- Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
- State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.