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.