How Courts Impact Justice

How Courts Impact Justice

11th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can evaluate how courts contribute to or hinder the pursuit of justice.

  • 1

    Courts ideally provide a neutral forum for resolving disputes, ensuring fair application of laws and protecting individual rights.

  • 2

    Courts can hinder justice because access to legal representation is unequal, court procedures can be complex, and judges may have biases.

  • 3

    Courts are bound to apply existing laws, so the pursuit of justice may require changing unjust laws through legislative action or social movements.