Why is an independent judiciary important for democracy?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. It lets judges apply the law to everyone
- Step 1: Independence protects fair trials. Step 2. Judges must be free from pressure so that officials are also bound by the law. Answer: It lets judges apply the law to everyone without pressure. Why not the others: the others misstate the role of the courts.
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