Self-determining states have proper structures that help them to govern its citizens effectively. Governments collect taxes or sometimes borrow funds in order to manage the affairs of the nation. Some of the branches of many governments include, defense, agriculture, transport, trade and health.
In order to avoid excesses of any arm of the government, disregard of the law and dictatorship, the government is normally divided into three. This branches are the judiciary, the legislature and the executive. The executive is the head of government and appoints several ministries in order to manage different social, economic and intellectual aspects of managing a government. The ministries formulate policies, provide essential services and manage government operations. The legislature is the representative of the people because they are elective positions. The legislature make laws that help run the federal or state governments. The judiciary are the guardians of the law hence they interpret the law of the land, and preside over civil and criminal cases.
The judiciary is entrusted with the safekeeping, and interpretation of the laws of the land. They do this by managing both civil and criminal cases. They are also the ones who interpret the law that have been formulated over time. The judicial officer such as judges and magistrates are competent because they are trained, and experienced on matters law. Court decisions are law and must be followed to the letter. If a party is not satisfied by the decision of any court they are allowed to appeal in a higher court for further interpretation of the law and determination of their case. The highest court in the land is the Supreme Court and decision passed in this court cannot be challenged further. In the absence of an appeal, all parties involved in a legal matter must adhere to the decision of the court. Any intolerance to court decisions is referred to as contempt of court.
No one is exempted from abiding with court decision whether a civilian or a government official. Disobedience of court orders, and court rulings is known as disrespect of the courts. Behaving improperly in court or ignoring court decision will cause a person, firm or organization to be in contempt of court. When a person, firm or government arm is in contempt of court, the court is allowed to take action against such a person, firm or government officer. Such a person can find themselves in jail or alternatively heavily fined. The law directs the courts on the amount of fine or maximum period of time any person can be punished for contempt of court. The court allows a person accused of being in contempt to defend themselves and apologize to the court.