Question

Laws that are intended to protect society as a whole

Answer 1

In its simplest sense, laws protect individuals by deterring others from victimizing them when that serves their own self-interest. This benefits society as a whole by setting a standard of behavior that encourages more productive ways to pursue goals.

Answer 2

In its simplest sense, laws protect individuals by deterring others from victimizing them when that serves their own self-interest. This benefits society as a whole by setting a standard of behavior that encourages more productive ways to pursue goals of self-interest.