It is clear how a theoretical authority like a doctor meets the n

It is clear how a theoretical authority like a doctor meets the normal justification thesis, for the doctors authority lies in his or her expertise. But the application of the thesis is not so straightforward in the case of the authority of the law.On what basis might the law be justifiably an authority over you? On the basis of expertise? On some other basis? One of the things the law is said by many theorists to do is solve coordination problems by creating conventions, that is, to lay down a common rule, such as the rules requiring one to drive on the left side of the road in some countries, but on the right in others. What might give the law authority to criminalize rape and theft? To punish crimes like rape and theft? To make traffic regulations? To impose taxes? To require the wearing of seat belts?