The word "justice" appears frequently in many United States documents, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Pledge of Allegiance. According to Wikipedia, “justice is a concept of moral rectitude based on ethics, rationality, law, natural law, religion, fairness and fairness, as well as the administration of law, taking into account inalienable rights and inherent rights of all human beings and citizens, the right of all persons and individuals to equal protection of their civil rights, without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, ethnicity, religion, disability, age and/or other characteristics" (Wikipedia). Harper Lee delves into the idea of ​​justice in her novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. The novel is set in the 1930s in the city of Maycomb, in a period of racial discrimination and inequality. Tom Robinson is a kind-hearted African American who is wrongly accused and convicted of raping Mayella Ewell, who is a white woman. Atticus Finch, although white, does not back down from representing Tom Robinson in court. He already knows to expect a negative reaction from society. Although he is a strong figure in the community, people now see Atticus as a disgrace. They believe he is bringing shame to his family and call him a “nigger lover.” His children, Scout and Jem, also suffer the repercussions of their father's actions. It is unfair that these young, innocent children are subjected to such traumatic events. Atticus Finch is a good role model for his children, as well as the community. Even he himself is like a mockingbird. Atticus Finch's idea of ​​justice includes protecting the innocent and those who... middle of paper... the justice system does not always succeed. While the idea of ​​fairness is present, how it plays out can vary. Justice is just an idea based on morality. People are bound by their own values, not by a set of universal values. Justice cannot be defined as just this thing. Justice depends on many factors, such as society and culture, the type of government running the country, the people living in that country, etc. A good leader must demonstrate legitimacy in how he or she ensures that laws are just and fairly administered. . Throughout history, we have seen how government can be unjust. An example can be the period of slavery, when blacks did not have the same rights as whites and were treated very badly compared to whites. Traces of such behavior are still visible in today's society. Therefore, as long as there is justice, there will always be some injustice.