/dʒuːˈdɪʃieri/ the part of a country’s government that is responsible for its legal system and which consists of all the judges in the country’s courts of law: We need a judiciary that protects the rights of all our citizens.

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• The judiciary system of Italy is mainly framed on the French model.
• Baldwin, The American Judiciary (ibid., 1905).
• New York City (q.v.) has an extensive judiciary system of its own.

Judicial power can be used in many ways including these examples of judicial power: A judge hears an insurance fraud case. Based on precedent determined in a previous case in another court, the judge finds the defendant guilty. A robbery case is being heard in an appellate court.

the punishment given to a person convicted of a crime. A sentence is ordered by the judge, based on the verdict of the jury (or the judge’s decision if there is no jury) within the possible punishments set by state law (or federal law in convictions for a federal crime).

singular noun. The judiciary is the branch of authority in a country which is concerned with law and the legal system.

The adjudication by the court of a controversy by hearing the cause and determining the respective rights of the parties. Judicial action is taken only when a JUSTICIABLE controversy arises or where a claim of right is asserted against a party who has an interest in contesting that claim. …

The judicial branch is called the court system. The courts review laws. The courts explain laws. The courts decide if a law goes against the Constitution.

Federal courts enjoy the sole power to interpret the law, determine the constitutionality of the law, and apply it to individual cases. The courts, like Congress, can compel the production of evidence and testimony through the use of a subpoena.

: of or relating to courts of law or judges. : ordered or done by a court. : responsible for dealing with all legal cases involving the government.

The third branch of government is the Judicial branch. The Judiciary is made up of courts — Supreme, Circuit, the magistrate (local) and municipal (city) courts. The Judicial branch interprets the laws.

The federal courts’ most important power is that of judicial review, the authority to interpret the Constitution. When federal judges rule that laws or government actions violate the spirit of the Constitution, they profoundly shape public policy.

The Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court, the highest court in the United States, is part of the judicial branch. The Supreme Court is made up of 9 judges called justices who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

The judicial branch can interpret the laws but cannot enforce them. This is supported by the fact that the Constitution doesn’t say anything allowing them to do so. At the Marbury vs Madison case, the Supreme Court jury realized they couldn’t enforce the laws. The Supreme Court can’t have a jury at an Impeachment.

Congress

Executive Branch The President approves and carries out laws passed by the legislative branch (or he can veto them). He appoints or removes cabinet members and officials. He negotiates treaties, and acts as head of state and commander in chief of the armed forces.

These include: the ability to veto or sign into law legislation that has been voted for by Congress, the ability to appoint federal positions such as federal judges, the ability to negotiate international treaties, and the ability to grant pardons for crimes.

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A PRESIDENT CANNOT . . .

• make laws.
• declare war.
• decide how federal money will be spent.
• interpret laws.
• choose Cabinet members or Supreme Court Justices without Senate approval.

Some policy initiatives require approval by the legislative branch, but executive orders have significant influence over the internal affairs of government, deciding how and to what degree legislation will be enforced, dealing with emergencies, waging wars, and in general fine-tuning policy choices in the …

The Executive Branch conducts diplomacy with other nations and the President has the power to negotiate and sign treaties, which the Senate ratifies. The President can issue executive orders, which direct executive officers or clarify and further existing laws.

The executive branch carries out and enforces laws. It includes the president, vice president, the Cabinet, executive departments, independent agencies, and other boards, commissions, and committees.

The executive branch is headed by the president, whose constitutional responsibilities include serving as commander in chief of the armed forces; negotiating treaties; appointing federal judges (including the members of the Supreme Court), ambassadors, and cabinet officials; and acting as head of state.

The Constitution of the United States specifically express the powers of the President so that he may fulfill his duty as leader of the country.

• Command the Military.
• Grant Reprieves and Pardons.
• Make Treaties.
• Appoint Ambassadors and Officers.
• Grant Commissions and Call Special Sessions of Congress.
• Approve or Veto Bills.

Executive Orders state mandatory requirements for the Executive Branch, and have the effect of law. They are issued in relation to a law passed by Congress or based on powers granted to the President in the Constitution and must be consistent with those authorities.

After the President signs an Executive order, the White House sends it to the Office of the Federal Register (OFR). The OFR numbers each order consecutively as part of a series and publishes it in the daily Federal Register shortly after receipt.

Article II of the Constitution specified that a president—who is in charge of the executive branch—should be elected to a term of four years. The president nominates members of the Cabinet, who must then be approved by at least 51 votes in the Senate.