What Are the Roots of Law?

My FAQ summary of J. Budziszewski, “The Roots of Law,” Religion and Liberty 11 (September-October 2001): 8-10.

What is the root of the enacted law?

The moral law.

What is the root of the moral law?

The design of the created order.

What is the root of the created order?

The Creator.

What is the enacted law severed from the moral law?

Tyranny.

What is ethics severed from the moral law?

Chaos.

What is the creation severed from the Creator?

An idol.