What Is Law?

Differences between rule and norm.

What is the difference between Rules and Norms?

• Both rules and norms govern the actions and behaviors of people but violating rules is punishable while there is no punishment for not following a norm.

• Rules are often in the written form whereas norms are unwritten laws.

• Rules are made by authorities in an organization to ensure smooth running of the organization; for example, traffic rules.

• Rules let people know what to do and what not to do in a specific situation.

• Norms are behaviors expected of people when interacting with other members of the society.

las reglas y normas

What is a norm, rule, law and regulation?

Norm: A started or pettern, especially of social behavior, the is typical or expected.

Rule: One of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity.

Law: The system of rules which a particular country or community recognize as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

Regulation: A rule or order having the force of law, prescribed by a superior or competent authority, relating to the actions of those underthe authority's control.