“Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society”
— Alexander Hamilton
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Governments and societies exist to make sure that fairness and justice are achieved. Imagine playing a game with friends where there are no rules – it would be chaotic, and people would get upset because there would be no way to make sure everyone is treated fairly. In the same way, governments create laws to help people live together peacefully and resolve disagreements. Societies, or groups of people living together, work together to ensure that rules are followed so everyone feels safe and treated properly. Just as rules make games fairer, laws and societal norms ensure justice in our daily lives. If everyone tries to be fair and just, the community will be stronger and happier.
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