LAW/421
November 3, 2014
Charles Hughes
Role and Functions of Law
“Law plays a significant role in the successful operation of business and society” (Bushman, 2007). Laws create order and allow a government to instruct citizens on what is acceptable behavior. These laws, better known as public laws, provide a clear set of rules for citizens to follow.
What is Law? According to Melvin, law is defined as “a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling authority, and having legal binding force” (2011). The main purpose of law is to govern a society and to control the behavior of individuals. Law can be viewed as a form of social control as it establishes rules and regulations.
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Laws were created for a society to understand what is acceptable and what is not. Functions of law in society include peacekeeping, promoting personal freedom, regulating government power, promoting economic growth, and protecting society and environment (Vago, 2011). According to Melvin, the federal is superior to state laws and if a state that conflicts a federal law is not effective (2011). Without laws, the society would have no ethical structure, or rules. Without laws to govern the actions of people in society, it is highly likely all social structure and commerce would collapse (Melvin, 2011). If there are no laws within a society then there is no control. Without laws, there would be no structure for people to settle disputes. With laws in place to protect individuals, it provides a peace of mind understanding the value of confidentiality, freedom, and security.
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Restaurants have a duty to sell food that is suitable for human consumption. Many states have enacted “Truth in Menu” laws governing descriptions of food items on menus to allow customers to make healthier choices and to ensure that the customer receives exactly what they ordered. The federal government also has a plethora of food regulations that restaurants must abide by, such as warnings regarding trans fats. Restaurants must also protect customers against slips and falls, food poisoning, and other personal