1. What does formal law do well? What does formal law not do so well?
2. Should we be able to impose sanctions for violations of moral wrongs? Remember that moral wrongs are not crimes.
3. Consider state-wide decriminalization of marijuana possession and use across the nation and the federal statute banning possession and use of marijuana. How should this federal/state conflict be resolved? Does your opinion change if the behavior is one that you favor or disfavor?

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Formal law or the legal system serves several essential functions in society It does well in a number of areas Regulation and Order Formal law establishes a framework for maintaining social order regu... View the full answer