The process by which courts ensure their decisions are followed, often through the executive branch.
Think of a teacher in a classroom. The teacher (the court) makes rules and decisions, but it's usually up to the principal or school administration (the executive branch) to enforce those rules and make sure students follow them.
Executive Branch: The part of government that has sole authority and responsibility for the daily administration of the state; enforces laws and court rulings.
Judicial Branch: The system of courts that interprets and applies the law in legal cases; issues rulings.
Separation of Powers: A doctrine where each branch of government has distinct responsibilities to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power.
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