Why do human rights continue to be such an important part of american foreign policy?
human rights are secured by the us constitution.
human rights are the focus of embargoes.
human rights are economic incentives.
human rights are powerful tools for political campaigns.

Law, in its generic sense, is a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling authority, and having binding legal force.
Laws are rules that the people in a society believe are important enough for the society to enforce. Law comes from an organized government, but our laws are designed so that they typically reflect what the majority of the people feel is just or right. People make law, and it is made to reflect how the people feel about certain actions, or conduct, such as murder or stealing.

Human rights are important. We must know our rights so nobody can take advantage of us. Like the Bill of Rights which is very important. We enjoy the protections laid out by the founders. This guarantees us a lot of freedom.