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What are the age and legal qualifications of the judicial branch of the US government?
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There are no constitutional qualifications for becoming a judge or justice in the Judicial Branch; however, there are informal qualification that change over time.
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Why is it important that the judicial branch is separate from the other branches of government?
So that if there comes a time when the state (the government per se) or a member of it gets involved in a legal situation or a lawsuit, the judicial branch is separated enough from the other branches of government to not be bribed and to make the right and just decision for the case.
Who was given the power to make decisions in legal cases?
The judicial Branch
What of the following have helped shape the American judicial system?
We don't have the list, but the constitution helped shape the judicial branch.
What is the Judicial Branch of the US government?
The Judicial Branch* is one of three independent parts of the US Government, and consists of the constitutional courts of the federal court system (not the entire federal court system, as most people believe). The primary responsibility of the judicial branch is to interpret and apply the laws, and ensure their constitutionality.The three branches of government share responsibility for the legal system. The Legislative branch (Congress) creates law; the Judicial branch determines their constitutionality and resolves disputes; and the Executive branch enforces the laws.The Supreme Court of the United States is head of the Judicial Branch. The other Article III (constitutional) courts are also part of the judicial branch.US District CourtsUS Court of International TradeUS Court of Appeals Circuit CourtsUS Supreme Court* People sometimes mistakenly call the Judicial Branch the "Judiciary" Branch. If referring to the US government, this term is incorrect.The official definition for the word judicial is "of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge."
What are the qualifications for the judicial branch?
Assuming the question refers to Federal Judgeships, there are no formal legal requirements beyond the very basic ones of citizenship and mental competency.That is, a person WITHOUT any formal legal degree, training, or experience may be appointed to a Federal judgeship. In the past, it was relatively common to appoint people without a formal legal degree to the bench. Nowadays, it generally is considered a required qualification for confirmation to have a law degree, but that isn't a legal requirement. That is, Congress may not approve of the appointment unless the applicant has a legal degree, but that is a may, not a must.
What branch of government determines if a law is legal?
The judicial branch determines if a law is constitutional or not.
Legal questions regarding constitutional issues are decided by what branch of government?
The judicial branch.
What branch of the government decided in 1997 that legal restrictions on Internet content violate the First Amendment?
The Judicial Branch
Who defines the legal justice system?
Our legal justice system is defined by a state or the US Constitution as the judicial branch of Government.
How does the judicial branch of government use the system of checks and balances?
The judicial branch has checks on it because the judicial branch does not create laws in the USA, the legislative branch does. The judicial branch's job is to interpret and apply laws in a just manner. The judicial branch balances the other branches because the judicial branch decides whether the laws enacted by the legislative branch are legal (not against the Constitution) and whether the laws are followed legally by the executive branch and the legislative branch.
What are the qualifications to be a state judge under the US Constitution?
No. The Constitution is silent about qualifications for federal judges. There are also no statutory (legal) requirements for appointment to the Judicial Branch; however, those in charge of the selection process have adopted stringent, informal criteria for selecting appropriate nominees.
Who makes up the judicial branch of our government?
The Court system. Judges decide on whether the laws mad by the Legislative branch are followed or are legal. the Executive branch enforces the laws.
Does the governor issue legal rulings about the laws?
(in the US) If you are referring to the Governor of a state - no, they cannot. The Governor is part of the Executive Branch of government not the Judicial Branch, therefore they cannot issue legal rulings.
What is the elxcutive branch of your government?
The Legislative branch makes law. The Judicial branch ensures that those laws are legal and meet the requirements of the US Constitution, and the Executive branch enforces those laws.
Who is in the branch of judicial?
The Judicial Branch is in charge of our court system by making decisions on various legal cases. The Supreme Court is the highest level and therefore overseas the Judicial Branch.
Why is it important that the judicial branch is separate from the other branches of government?
So that if there comes a time when the state (the government per se) or a member of it gets involved in a legal situation or a lawsuit, the judicial branch is separated enough from the other branches of government to not be bribed and to make the right and just decision for the case.
Which branch of government monitors the enforcement and appropriate of law?
The judicial branch of government is responsible for interpreting and applying the law. It oversees the enforcement of laws and ensures that they are being implemented appropriately. This branch is typically comprised of courts and judges who oversee legal proceedings and make determinations on legal matters.
