Which of the following best describes the role of law in establishing societal standards? A. Law creates norms and expectations for acceptable behavior. B. Law is used solely for punishing those who violate rules. C. Law exists to maintain the status quo without adaptation. D. Law discourages diversity in cultural practices and beliefs.

Tutorial Questions 1. Discuss the relevance of law as a legal institution in the society-making case: i. For the existence of law ii. Against the existence of law 2. Is Law necessary in the society? Discuss this assertion. 3. (a). Advance five scholarly definitions of law from both the legal and sociological perspectives. (b). Explain the nature of law within the society. 4. List and discuss the various sources of law. 5. (a). What are the classifications of Law? (b). Examine the functions and dysfunctions of Law. 6. Explain the Consensus/Functionalist theory of law, highlighting the contributions of Jeremy Bentham and Thomas Hobbes. 7. Examine Emile Durkheim's contribution to the Functionalist theory of law. 8. Examine Talcott Parson’s Social Imperatives on Adaptation. 9. (a). What is ‘Sociology of Law?’ (b) Discuss the subject matter of the Sociology of Law 10. Discuss the following perspectives on the explanation of Law and Society: a. Hedonistic jurisprudence b. Legal Feminism and its Aims in Sociology of Law c. Four approaches to legal feminism 11. Account for the colonial experience in Nigeria’s Legal system 12. Discuss the Rational Choice theory of law by Max Weber 13. Discuss the views of the following Sociologists on Law: Roscoe Pound and Eugene Ehrlich. 14. Briefly discuss the following schools of thought in general jurisprudence: (a). Natural Law. (b). Legal Positivism 15. Describe the convergence and divergence of Law and Custom citing relevant examples. Answer all the question (extensively) in an exam format

Which of the following is a key purpose of criminal law in society? A. To deter individuals from engaging in unlawful conduct. B. To settle disputes over contractual agreements. C. To regulate the distribution of property among heirs. D. To establish the structure of governmental institutions.

Is law necessary in the society? Discuss this assertion.

The laws we have written establish the standards of ________ behavior.Select one:a. ethicalb. legalc. socially responsibled. moral

What is one of the primary purposes of law in society? A. To resolve conflicts and disputes among individuals and groups. B. To ensure government authority remains absolute. C. To allow individuals to exercise unchecked freedom. D. To impose uniformity in all aspects of life.