Law Exam Notes

general purposes of law to reflect the beliefs and values values of society. to establish the right and wrong; good and bad to provide law and order: obtain justice to limit harm(including potential harm caused by the government. "Social Contract" we relinquish the right to do whatever we want and agree to follow laws. in return we get the protection of society. 00:39 01:40 specific purposes of laws helps to avid/settle disputes clearly stated the rights and obligations of citizens and their governments. provides remedies set up the structure of government and sort out the division of power maintains order and provides protection details how new laws are created. Rules V.S. Laws rules are not enforced by the police but still contain consequences. you cannot opt out of a law. if you break law and get caught, you face punishment. rules are not all laws but all laws are rules what are laws are mandatory are a set of rules set and enforced by the government involve consequences changing laws laws that are passed reflect the opinions of society in that time period. 1960's and 70's law changes first nations divorce laws, prisons reform to emphasize rehabilitation. 1982 law change enactment of the charter to guarantee the rights of all Canadians regardless of age, race, gender, religion, etc. 2007 law change law legalizing same sex marriage rule of law 1. individuals recognize laws are necessary to regulate society; to maintain order. 2. law applies to everyone, including heads of state, police and politicians. 3. no one can exercise unrestricted power to take away rights except in accordance with the law. blindfold justice is blind sword justice 00:01