Judicial+Checks+and+Balances

Checks and Balances is the name of the system that keeps one Branch from overpowering the others. The Judicial Branch has the power to judge if any of the decisions made by the Executive Branch are unconstitutional. It's judges are also free from Executive control. It can judge Legislative acts to be unconstitutional as well. I return, The Executive and Legislative Branches both have some powers over the Judicial Branch. The Executive Branch appoints the Supreme Court and other Judges. the Legislative Branch has the power to create smaller courts. It also has the ability to impeach judges and any judges have to be approved by the senate before they can be appointed.