1. The role and structure of the legal system

Question 1

reasons for law (6)

Answer 1

1. custom
2. religious belief
3. personal liberty
4. a smooth running society
5. privilege
6. protection

Question 2

positives impacts of law (5)

Answer 2

1. universal in their application to society
2. enforceable
3. regulates behaviour
4. written and available to society
5. can be altered to match changes in societal attitudes

Question 3

negative impacts of law (5)

Answer 3

1. restricts individual freedoms
2. imposed by a sovereign body
3. may be avoided if not properly policed
4. may be discriminatory
5. may not reflect true views of society