5 Characteristics of an Effective Law

Question 1

What are the 5 Characteristics of an Effective Law?

Answer 1

Reflects society’s values, is enforceable, is known, is stable, is clear and understood

Question 2

Explain - Reflects Society’s Values

Answer 2

Laws will keep changing to keep up with society’s different values. If the laws are not in sync with society’s values, people won’t be inclined to follow them

Question 3

Explain - Is Enforceable

Answer 3

Laws should be enforceable otherwise people will disobey the law as there is no punishment. Public areas and physical behaviours are easier to monitor.

Question 4

Explain - Is Known

Answer 4

It is the responsibility of an individual to research the relevnt laws when making an important decision. But it is also the duty of legal bodies to inform the public of changes to the law. When laws are unknown, people will be oblivious to the fact they are breaking a law.

Question 5

Explain - Is Stable

Answer 5

Laws shouldn’t be too dynamic because it will then be hard to keep track of the relevant law for an issue.

Question 6

Explain - Is Clear and Understood

Answer 6

Laws should be consistent and precise to ensure eveyrone can understand what they mean. If people do not understand a law, they will disregard it.