LAW 421 Role and Functions of Law
Explores the role and importance of law in business and society.
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Role and Function of Law
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Role and Functions of Law
Phoenix Professor
LAW 421
XX/XX/14
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you define the functions and role of law in business
and society. Discuss the functions and role of law in your past or present job or industry.
Properly cite at least two references from your reading.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines
Role and Function of Law
1
Role and Functions of Law
Phoenix Professor
LAW 421
XX/XX/14
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you define the functions and role of law in business
and society. Discuss the functions and role of law in your past or present job or industry.
Properly cite at least two references from your reading.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines
Phoenix Professor
Role and Function of Law
2
Introduction
In order to truly understand the functions and role of law in business and society, we
must first define what law is. Law can be defined as “a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by
controlling authority, and having legal binding force” (Melvin, 2011). In the United States, the Supreme
Court is the highest court in the land. The Supreme Court consists of nine judges who are selected by the
President of the United States and are also known as Supreme Court Justices. The longest serving
Justice, Justice William O. Douglas, summarized what law is when he said “Common sense often makes a
good law” ("Common Sense Often Makes A Good Law ", 2006-2014). This paper will discuss the
functions and role of law in business and society.
The Function of Law
Modern day law can come in many forms. Some of those forms include legislations and
policies which are passed and enforced by a controlling body or government. The purpose of these laws
is to regulate how society functions and interacts with others. In additions, laws set the standards of
what is considered right or wrong behavior within a society. According to Melvin (2011), “the current
state of law is that it creates duties, obligations, and rights that reflect accepted views of a given
society.” For example, murder is wrong but defending your life against a murderer is right. Law also
regulates conflicts between individuals and families, speed limits, and community standards like
education and health standards for restaurants. Depending on the severity of the law broken, an equal
punishment will be handed down. For example, if you break the speed limit you will have to pay a fine. If
you commit premeditated murder, you will likely face the death penalty. Laws are passed with the
intention of protecting the members of a society and making it a safer place to live.
In addition to regulating and setting standards for behavior within a society, laws also
regulate and set standards for how business should be conducted. Business laws set the ethical standard
Role and Function of Law
2
Introduction
In order to truly understand the functions and role of law in business and society, we
must first define what law is. Law can be defined as “a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by
controlling authority, and having legal binding force” (Melvin, 2011). In the United States, the Supreme
Court is the highest court in the land. The Supreme Court consists of nine judges who are selected by the
President of the United States and are also known as Supreme Court Justices. The longest serving
Justice, Justice William O. Douglas, summarized what law is when he said “Common sense often makes a
good law” ("Common Sense Often Makes A Good Law ", 2006-2014). This paper will discuss the
functions and role of law in business and society.
The Function of Law
Modern day law can come in many forms. Some of those forms include legislations and
policies which are passed and enforced by a controlling body or government. The purpose of these laws
is to regulate how society functions and interacts with others. In additions, laws set the standards of
what is considered right or wrong behavior within a society. According to Melvin (2011), “the current
state of law is that it creates duties, obligations, and rights that reflect accepted views of a given
society.” For example, murder is wrong but defending your life against a murderer is right. Law also
regulates conflicts between individuals and families, speed limits, and community standards like
education and health standards for restaurants. Depending on the severity of the law broken, an equal
punishment will be handed down. For example, if you break the speed limit you will have to pay a fine. If
you commit premeditated murder, you will likely face the death penalty. Laws are passed with the
intention of protecting the members of a society and making it a safer place to live.
In addition to regulating and setting standards for behavior within a society, laws also
regulate and set standards for how business should be conducted. Business laws set the ethical standard
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University
University of Phoenix
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Civil Law