1.2: Legal rules

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-law

set of rules imposed and enforced by the state

there is a system of courts that apply and enforce the law

-differences between norms or behavior and law

norms or behaviors

-develop over time

-ought to be obeyed

-are enforced by disapproval of the community

-are voluntary, apply only to those who accept it

law

-can change instantly

-must be obeyed

-are enforced by the courts

-are obligatory and apply to everyone