As one of the arms of the government, the main role of the judiciary is to preserve the rule of law. A properly functioning judiciary is an exhibition of democracy (Carp, 2013). The judiciary ensures that people who violate the laws of the land and who are a danger and a nuisance to the rest of the society are put away. It also acts as an arbitrator and mediator for various civil disputes among the society members. By performing all these functions, the judiciary is essentially able to preserve the rule of law in the land (Burnham, 2002). Although Continue reading...