The American legal system has its beginnings in the British legal system. It was developed with the purpose of creating standards for acceptable conduct, prescribing punishment for violations as a deterrent, establishing systems for enforcement and peacefully resolving disputes. The ultimate goal of the American legal system is in promotion of the common good.

Instructions:

Review the video on Why Do We Need Law or Laws in Society the which provides answers to whey there is a need for laws and the legal system along with rule of law and the function and its purpose in society.

Upon reviewing the video, please take notes and be prepared to answer the following questions in a course assignment that will be published as a discussion forum that will be due on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Please use the video only and no other source to answer the study questions.

Video Self-Study Questions Only: Video Length: 5:53 minutes

Why Do We Need Law? Explain
What would happen if there were no laws in our society? Explain.
How do laws shape our society? Provide some examples from the video.
How do businesses benefit from the law? Provide some examples from the video.
How does business influence law? Provide some examples from the video.