Harvey was at his college reunion where he met Raymond, his…

Harvey was at his college reunion where he met Raymond, his former roommate. Harvey and Raymond did not get along well at the reunion. Offended by something Raymond mentioned, Harvey punched him in the face, which broke his jaw. Harvey is liable for ________.

Halfren, a county in the state of Halizona, is extremely ear…

Halfren, a county in the state of Halizona, is extremely earthquake-prone. The governor of Halizona sets up a committee to study the effects of past earthquakes on Halfren and the possible methods that could be used to minimize damage and loss of life. The committee found that a new technique of using steel reinforcements in building columns would help reduce overall damages. The findings were put to a debate at the local town hall, where it was accepted by a majority of the residents of Halfren. The state government then passed a law making it mandatory to use the new steel-reinforced columns while constructing new buildings in Halfren. Which of the following functions of the law did the state government of Halizona exhibit in this case?