Law is the rule of human conduct in society which is made and enforced by the government. functions of law social control, dispute settlement, and social change. b. What is English common law, and what role does it play in the U.S. judicial system? common law is the collection of c. Explain the priority of law in the United States. For example, how do the various laws take precedence over each other? d. What are long-arm statutes, and how do they allow states to exercise jurisdiction over individuals FOCUS 247 of 266 words . Focus