Justice in Our SocietyJustice is a basic foundation to any democratic society. Readers will learn what it's like today in the United States, its historical origins, the safeguards the Constitution outlines for it, and how this basic expectation applies to everyday situations. |
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Justice Through the Ages | 11 |
Foundation of American Justice | 17 |
Justice Now and Forever | 25 |
Glossary | 29 |
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