A possible working definition of the term "law" is _______________________________.

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A system of enforceable rules established by a controlling body to provide social order and stability. Answer B is the best choice because it recognizes that an important purpose of law is to provide social stability through a system of enforceable rules. Answer A is not the best choice because it is based on a presumption that law is a fundamental principle that can be found in nature. Answer C is not the best choice because legal rules are not arbitrary (even if they seem that way sometimes). Answer D is not the best choice because a better definition will recognize that law has the purpose of providing social stability.

A Possible Working Definition of the Term "Law" Is _______________________________