Question

A majority of citizens in a democracy can agree to permit certain authorities to make and enforce rules describing what behavior is permitted and encouraged in their community. These rules are what we refer to as the __________.

Answer 1

Answer: These rules are what we refer to as the LAW.

Explanation: Law can be defined as a body of binding rules and regulations, customs and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.

The rules in a democracy called laws are established by the legislative under the permission of the general public. If the legislative chooses to establish a law and the general public finds the law unfavorable, they have rights to protest against the law.