<span>A protectorate is a form of colonial rule that allows the region to govern themselves, but still receive protection benefits. Direct rule is in regards to a colonial power having direct control over the laws and legislation of the society in question. Indirect is a more hands-off approach, but still allows the colonial power to have complete control without being physically present.</span>
Even when elected, state and local judges should base their decisions solely on "points of law", since the job of a judge or jury is to be impartial, as to ensure that their personal bias doesn't affect the case.
