Gina O.

Rarang
19-AC-0269
II-BSBA A
“Knowledge is Power, but Knowledge about the Law is Supreme”

Have you ever wanted to do something, but you are prohibited from doing so? In
today's society, it is critical to understand the laws of the state you live in because law governs
almost everything we do, everywhere we go, and everything we see. The law is what keeps
peace and order as it ensures our rights are fair and just. Consequently, it ensures the overall
development of people by providing security, stability, and protection.

When it comes to the importance of the law, it is essential for us, students, to be
knowledgeable about it because this leads us to the full range of humanities and social
sciences that will further help us understand what is happening in our society to protect our
rights. Comprehending law connects us on the legal theory to the world outside and lets us
avoid Ignorance by acting legally. By studying law, we can acquire new knowledge, including
how laws are passed and implemented, who the lawmakers are, what they consider before
making law. Through this, we can further understand how the law works. It will make us
responsible for everything we do because the law is our boundary and limitations for all the
things that we are doing. It can guide our journey to be good citizens by obeying the rules and
knowing the right thing to do.

Law is interesting, especially if we know the benefits we can get. What interests me
regarding the law is the knowledge and skills that I can acquire to help me in terms of social
and political aspects and other significant things, such as doing what is right, obeying the rule,
and doing things with limitations. Law plays a vital role in our society, especially concerning
the behavior of people. Citizens must adhere to specific regulations and restrictions imposed
by the law. Failing to obey such laws will have a punishable offense. Consequently, people
will be afraid to take illegal actions such as stealing, bullying, killing, and so on.

Moreover, there are different queries I'm curious about, including how laws are made,
what factors do they consider before passing legislation, who has the authority to make these
rules, and where they originate, and the consequences for violating such laws. Perhaps I am
not the only one who is curious about this, and I would like to have those questions answered
to learn and have a deeper understanding of the law.
 The major realizations, takeaways, and lessons from class that I can apply in life are
that Ignorance is never an excuse for the law. Just like the saying goes, “Ignorance excuses
no one.” Therefore, citizens must be aware of the law because violators will face punishable
consequences for their actions. Indeed, being knowledgeable about the law is a great
advantage as it will serve as my protection, and it allows me to make sure that I am acting
lawfully at all times.