Jurisprudence The study of law and legal philosophy

What is L.A.W. L-Legitimate Must be enforceable Must have fair and consistant consequences Must be clear Must be accepted by the majority A-Administrative Created by a centralized government Federal / State / County / City or Town W-Written

Goals of the Legal System Laws and Values

To protect basic human rights “Gitmo detainee lawyers raise torture allegations”

To promote fairness

To resolve conflict Divorce Property Disputes Winner take all

To promote order and stability

To promote desirable social behavior Regulate social interactions Determine what is and what is not a crime

To promote desirable economic behavior Enron Martha Stewart “After Bailout, AIG Executives Head to Resort” –Washington Post

To represent the will of the majority

To protect the rights of the minority