Normative Hierarchy

Normative hierarchy is a structured arrangement of laws, rules, and ethical standards within a specific system or society. It organizes these norms from the most fundamental or authoritative (such as constitutional principles or core legal standards) down to more specific or subordinate rules. This hierarchy ensures clarity in decision-making, conflict resolution, and the enforcement of norms by establishing which rules take precedence when they conflict. Essentially, it creates a framework where the most important principles guide interpretation and application of less fundamental rules, maintaining order and consistency within legal and ethical systems.