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In order for the laws of an elected parliament to be meaningful, there must be someone who monitors that the laws are respected. This is a task of the courts; the judiciary power.
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For the laws of an elected parliament to be meaningful, there must be someone who ensures that the laws are respected. This is a task of the courts: the judiciary power.