Prison System
If you were to violate state laws then you would be placed in a state or territoral prison. However if you violate United States federal laws then you are placed in a federal prison. In the United States, the prison system tries keep communities safe and treat people fairy, regardless of the color of their skin or the amount of money in their bank account. In order for our system to do a good job, it must be cost effective by using our taxpayer dollars and public resources wisely.