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If the President (representing the Executive Branch of government) signs a piece of legislation into law, the federal courts (representing the Judicial Branch of government) can find it unconstitutional - or - alter the unconstitutional aspects of it, in its application.
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Does the US President have direct authority over federal courts and state courts?
No. The federal courts are part of the Judicial branch of government, which is co-equal to, and independent from, the Executive branch (the US President). The President has no authority over federal courts, except for having the power to nominate federal judges and US Supreme Court justices when vacancies arise during his term of office.The President has no authority whatsoever over state courts.
What duties doe the president have?
The President has the power to pardon people from federal crimes. He also nominates judges for federal courts, including the Supreme Court. These nominations have to be ratified by the US Senate in order to take effect. (Federal courts belong to the judicial department which is independent of the President.)
What is appointed to the US Courts of Appeal?
The President appoints federal appellate judges to the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts. These appointments are subject to approval from the Senate.
What are the 2 levels of federal courts?
Actually there are THREE levels of federal courts. US District Courts - US Courts of Appeal - US Supreme Court.
What is the Senate's check on appointments on judges?
The Senate must consent to the appointment of judges to Federal courts including the US Supreme Court, the US Courts of Appeals, US District Courts, and the Court of International Trade.
What did the Watergate scandal affirm about the authority and limitations of the US president?
The president is held in check by the powers of Congress and the courts.
What is a right that only US citizens have?
Federal courts can "check" the other branches of the federal government and of state governments by
These are the workhouses of the federal judiciary system?
The US District Courts (trial courts), because they handle the majority of federal cases.
What is the Senate's check on appointments of judges?
it approves their appointment
What were the three parts of government laid out in the US Constitution?
Legislative: both houses of Congress. Sentate (6 year terms) and House of Representatives (2 year terms) Judicial: courts, in the case, the Federal Courts. States have their own judicial systems. Federal courts deal with cases about Federal Law. Executive: President and Vice President
What courts hears federal cases?
All I can say is it is not State Courts (Sorry GradPoint users)
Does the US have special courts?
Yes, there are special courts that deal with bankruptcy, the District of Columbia and other US territorial courts, federal trade, and federal taxes
