What is law?
Q: What is law?
A: Law is a set of rules decided by a particular place or authority meant for the purpose of keeping the peace and security of society.
Q: How are laws enforced?
A: Courts or police may enforce this system of rules and punish people who break the laws, such as by paying a fine, or other penalty including jail.
Q: Who writes laws in modern societies?
A: In most countries today, laws are written and voted on by groups of politicians in a legislature, such as a parliament or congress, elected (chosen) by the governed peoples.
Q: What is an example of following the Rule of Law?
A: When leaders enforce the legal code honestly, even on themselves and their friends, this is an example of the rule of law being followed.
Q: Where does culture come into play with regards to law?
A: Culture is usually a major source of the principles behind many laws, and people also tend to trust the ideas based on family and social habits.
Q: What role has religion played in forming law throughout history?
A: In many countries throughout history, religion and religious books like the Vedas, Bible or the Koran have been a major source of law.
Q: What did Aristotle say about The Rule Of Law?
A: "The rule of law", wrote Aristotle in 350 BC,"is better than the rule of any individual."
