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justice system

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Justice system is the system that enforces laws and handles legal cases. It includes courts, judges, police, and lawyers. These parts work together within a country.

A criminal case may begin with a police investigation and continue in a courtroom with a judge and lawyers. Civil cases deal with disagreements such as property or contracts. Cases can move through different levels of courts.

The justice system is part of government structure. It organizes how laws are applied and decisions are made.

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