2007-03-12 17:25:23 · 4 answers · asked by BRAVO 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Rules are lists of what is and is not allowed, and what is and is not required.
Laws are rules passed by and enforced by a government.
2007-03-12 17:30:18 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Law in its generic sense, is a body of rules of action or conduct prsecribed by controlling authority, and having binding and legal force
Rule is an established standard, guide or regulation. Prescribed guide for conduct or action, regulation or priciple
2007-03-12 17:37:38 · answer #2 · answered by dondatu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laws are meant to be scientific, logical, and moral. They apply to all society equally. Rules are arbitrary and subject to interpretation at times, and at other times are laws in the making.
2007-03-12 18:36:14 · answer #3 · answered by Socrates 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't go to jail for "breaking rules"
2007-03-12 17:33:21 · answer #4 · answered by porkchop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋