Functions of law
directs how to make laws
certain rules and procedures must be followed in order to make new laws
sets up the structure of government
constitutional law sets out how the country will be governed. example, relations between governments
legislation
government made rules
an obligation
is something to you must do
a right
is something you are entiltled to
common laws
judge made rules
to avoid or settle disputes
knowing that the law helps us avoid disputes before they arise. also the law serves as a problem solving tool. for example, contracts for buying a car specifies what buyer and seller receive
provides remedies
laws specifies the legal course of action to take and remedies when our rights have been violated. for example suing the manufacturer of leaky silicon breast implants
maintains order and provides protection
rules established by law provide order and protection for society. example, traffic laws or enviornmental laws
sets out rights and obligations
the law establishes rights and obligations between individuals and between government and individuals. for example labour laws, or obligation to have a drivers licence
functions of law
to avoid or settle disputes, sets out rights and obligations, provides remedies, maintains order and provides protection, seta up the structure of government, directs how to make laws.
