“The Multi-Faceted Functions of Law and the Debate over Government’s Role in Legislating Morality” The functions of law serve as a framework for maintaining order and promoting justice in society. In the assigned reading for this unit, five key functions

.Considering the functions of law as defined in the assigned reading for this unit:
Peacekeeping
Checking government power and promoting personal freedom
Facilitating planning and the realization of reasonable expectations
Promoting economic growth through free competition
Promoting social justice and protecting the environment.
Explain which function of the law, in your opinion, is the most important. Can the government legislate morality? Explain.