why do we have laws

We have laws to establish standards for acceptable behavior, maintain order in society, resolve disputes, and protect individual liberties and rights. Laws help keep people safe, provide structure for society, and ensure peaceful interaction by setting rules that everyone must follow. Without laws, there would be chaos, harm would be more frequent, and there would be no formal way to settle conflicts. Laws also protect citizens from harm by others or themselves, regulate conduct, and maintain a stable and just society where freedoms and rights are respected.