Paralegal

Category - Legal System

A possible working definition of the term “law” is _______________________________.
  1. A fundamental principle of nature that forms the basis for all primate societies, including human beings.
  2. A system of enforceable rules established by a controlling body to provide social order and stability.
  3. A system of arbitrary rules that set boundaries for the conduct of persons in society.
  4. A system of rules established by a legislature and enforced by judges.
Explanation
Answer: B - A system of enforceable rules established by a controlling body to provide social order and stability. Answer B is the best choice because it recognizes that an important purpose of law is to provide social stability through a system of enforceable rules. Answer A is not the best choice because it is based on a presumption that law is a fundamental principle that can be found in nature. Answer C is not the best choice because legal rules are not arbitrary (even if they seem that way sometimes). Answer D is not the best choice because a better definition will recognize that law has the purpose of providing social stability.
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