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The US President, who is head of the Executive branch, nominates (selects) US Supreme Court justices. They must then be approved by a simple majority (51%) of the Senate (Legislative branch). If the Senate votes in favor of the nominee, then the President makes the appointment.
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Which action occurs in presidential governments but not in parliamentary governments?
The legislative branch selects the head of government - Apex
Does the Judicial branch appoint judges to the supreme court?
No. The Executive Branch appoints US Supreme Court justices with the approval of the Senate.
How is power evenly distributed within the government?
The chief executive (president) is chosen independently of the legislature, which holds office for a fixed term, and has broad powers not subject to the direct control of the legislative branch.
What checks do other branches of government have on the judicial branch have?
The Executive Branch could nominate judges in the Supreme Court, while the Legislative Branch had to appoint the judges, could kick them out of the Court, and could determine whether a law is unconstitutional.
The supreme court is part of which branch of government?
The Supreme Court of Illinois is part of the Judicial Branch of the Illinois State government.
