1. The set of institutions and procedures by which a government enforces its laws and administers justice
The legal system in the United States is based on common law principles.
O sistema legal nos Estados Unidos é baseado em princípios de direito comum.
2. The collection of laws, courts, judges, and legal professionals that work together to interpret and enforce laws
Understanding how the legal system works is important for citizens.
Compreender como funciona o sistema legal é importante para os cidadãos.