Laws are designed to control (1) or alter our behaviour. If you break (2) a law you may be forced to pay a fine or to go to prison (3). Even in a well-ordered society (4) people have disagreements arise. The law must provide (5) a way to resolve (6) these disputes peacefully. For example, laws regulate (7) our business affairs and help to ensure (8) that people keep their promises. Laws against criminal (9) conduct help to protect (10) our property and lives.
