1. Distinguish different philosophies of law—schools of legal thought—and
explain their relevance.
2. Identify the various aims that a functioning legal system can serve.
3. Explain how politics and law are related.
4. Identify the sources of law and which laws have priority over other laws.
5. Understand some basic differences between the US legal system and
other legal systems.
Distinguish different philosophies of law—schools of legal thought—and explain their relevance.