List the characteristics of what would be considered to be a good legal system

Answer:

The characteristics in a good legal system are as follows:

· A good legal system must be simple and crisp

· The legal system must be written in simple language so as to have appeal even to a layman

· A good legal system has all laws and rules in written format

· A good legal system must be comprehensive and detailed

· It must have the consideration for all dimensions of society

· A good legal system must be flexible to accommodate the needs of a changing society

· It must be easily accessible and retrievable

· All the rules and regulations must be easy to understand

· The legal system must be inexpensive and affordable

· The legal system must treat everyone fairly, without any kind of bias

In my views, the First Amendment of the US Constitution is a good law. The First Amendment was passed with the prime objective of protecting the freedom of speech, freedom of the press as well as the freedom of practising religion. The law is pretty simple and understandable by all. Also there is no bias of any kind in this law. Hence I feel that it qualifies to be called a good law.