What Is Law?

Law

The Law is a system of rules that governs human relationships and commerce, and is enforced by a government to ensure a peaceful society. Law encompasses many different fields of practice and study, ranging from contracts and property to international and criminal laws. The precise nature of law has long been a source of debate. Some believe that, at a very basic level, law is simply power backed by threats, and that those who are subject to the rule of law are at the mercy of its sovereign creators. This view is criticized by others, who point out that citizens are also empowered to hold the sovereign accountable through political systems of elections and voting, which allow them to vote “out” those in power that they do not trust.

Laws can be created and enforced by legislative bodies through statutes; by executive decrees or regulations; or established by judges through precedent in common law jurisdictions. In addition, individual private individuals may create legally binding contracts and establish their own rights through a process of judicial review.

Law is an omnipresent aspect of life, and influences many aspects of human civilization. Some examples include immigration law and nationality laws which regulate the rights of foreigners to reside in a nation-state, family law which dictates the relationships between spouses, children, and parents; contract law which defines people’s obligations and duties regarding the exchange of goods and services, as well as their real and personal assets; and criminal law, which deals with a wide range of violations and crimes.

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