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Enforcing Laws

The laws are like rules. They have to be put into practice. This function is done by the

Council of Ministers which comprises the Prime Minister of India and some ministers.
Different ministers look after different ministries or departments, such as foreign
affairs, defence, finance, railways etc. A large number of officers and other workers
work in these ministries and departments.
In the states, laws are enforced by the Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers.

Giving Justice

There are courts of law in our country to give
justice to people. The Supreme Court of India
is the highest court of law. It works for the
entire country. It is located at New Delhi.

There are High Courts in states. They are
located in different states.

There are district courts in all districts.

There are lower courts in small towns (tehsils). Supreme Court of India

A case generally starts at the lower or district court. If a party to a case is not satisfied
with the judgement, he can appeal to the High Court and then to the Supreme Court.

government : the organisation which rules a country or state.
central government : the national or union government.
state government : the government at the state level.
Parliament : the group of people who make laws.
bill : a suggestion for a law.

Facts
• Three main functions of a government are : making laws, enforcing them and giving justice.

• The government functions at two levels : central government and state government.
• The Parliament comprises two houses : Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

• Each state has its own legislature called Vidhan Sabha.
• Laws are enforced by the Council of Ministers.
• Justice is given by the courts of law.

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