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The foundation of any stable democratic society rests upon the tripod of government: the legislature, which makes the laws; the executive, which enforces them; and the judiciary, which interprets and applies them. However, the relationship between legislation and courts is far more dynamic and reciprocal than this simple division suggests. Courts are not merely passive enforcers of the laws passed by the legislature; they are active interpreters, ratifiers, and, at times, modulators of legislative intent. Understanding this delicate balance is crucial to grasping how the rule of law functions in practice.

The Court’s Primary Mandate: Interpreting Legislative Intent

The most fundamental role of the court system in relation to legislation is statutory interpretation. When a legislature enacts a statute, it attempts to cover a broad range of potential future scenarios. Yet, language is inherently ambiguous, and the law must be applied to facts and circumstances that lawmakers never explicitly … Read more