J.+Checks+&+Balances

=The Judicial Branch =

__Checks and Balances__

Checks and balances work as a way keep the powers of the United States in a somewhat even state, by giving certain branches powers or influence over the other branches decisions. A very good example of this is the President’s power to not only nominate the [|__justices__] , but to overrule decisions made by the courts by granting [| __amnesty__] , or giving Presidential pardons(forgiving a crime). However, it is the Legislative branch that has the most power of the Supreme Court. In relation to the President’s power to nominate the Justices, Congress has the power to reject these nominations, and the power to impeach or remove current justices from the bench. Congress also has the power to [| __amend__]  the constitution so as to overturn the court’s decisions.

Go [|here] to learn about the judicial checks on the other branches.

Go [|here] to learn in more detail about judicial review.

Citations:

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