Why do I think societies need laws? I think society in theseestablishing standards, maintaining order, resolving disputes, and protecting liberties and rights to keep things in order, to keep the society protected/safe. What functions do laws provide to societies? Some Functions laws provide to societies by having standards & maintaining order. What do you think life would be like if there were no laws governing our behaviors? I think life will be horrible out laws and rules. I feel like there will be more violence. There will be people just everywhere, and they will be no structure.