20. THE FIVE FUNCTIONS OF LAW
What are the five functions of law?
1. Establish Rules of Conduct - correct answer
2. Provide a System of Enforcement
3. Protect Rights and Freedoms
4. Protect Society
5. Resolve Disputes
1. Establish Rules of Conduct - correct answer Laws try to outline guidelines for individuals
living with others in society to reduce conflicts between them.
2. Provide a System of Enforcement - correct answer For laws to have any meaning, they must
be enforced. Police and the courts oversee the operation of laws.
3. Protect Rights and Freedoms - correct answer In our free and democratic society, laws
protect our rights and freedoms. Laws help encourage the values of tolerance and respect.
4. Protect Society - correct answer Criminal laws are designed to protect people from harm.
Our society defines what we consider wrong and sets our punishments for those who break the
law. Civil laws also protect individuals from being harmed or taken advantage of.
5. Resolve Disputes - correct answer An important function of law is to settle conflicts. Disputes
can be settled through negotiation or through the court system. Laws help to create order and
ensure that disagreements are solved fairly.
What are the five functions of law?
1. Establish Rules of Conduct - correct answer
2. Provide a System of Enforcement
3. Protect Rights and Freedoms
4. Protect Society
5. Resolve Disputes
1. Establish Rules of Conduct - correct answer Laws try to outline guidelines for individuals
living with others in society to reduce conflicts between them.
2. Provide a System of Enforcement - correct answer For laws to have any meaning, they must
be enforced. Police and the courts oversee the operation of laws.
3. Protect Rights and Freedoms - correct answer In our free and democratic society, laws
protect our rights and freedoms. Laws help encourage the values of tolerance and respect.
4. Protect Society - correct answer Criminal laws are designed to protect people from harm.
Our society defines what we consider wrong and sets our punishments for those who break the
law. Civil laws also protect individuals from being harmed or taken advantage of.
5. Resolve Disputes - correct answer An important function of law is to settle conflicts. Disputes
can be settled through negotiation or through the court system. Laws help to create order and
ensure that disagreements are solved fairly.
