Law Education
What is “law”? …the rules and regulations made and enforced by government that regulate the content of people within a society
Needs to know… …what is: …a rule …a regulation …enforcement …a government …conduct …society
What is the purpose of government? …establish justice …insure domestic tranquility …provide for the common defense …promote the general welfare …secure the “Blessings of Liberty”
Laws and Values: Goals of Law …protect basic human rights …promote fairness …help to resolve conflict …promote order and stability …promote desirable social/economic behaviors …represent the will of the majority …protect the rights of minorities
Jurisprudence …the study of law and legal philosophy …seeks to answer the question: “What is LAW?”