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The president appoints the justices of the Supreme Court. His decision of a justice will shape the Court for years (possibly decades) to come. Recall FDR's "Court Packing" scheme from his presidency. He threatened to appoint additional justices (hence the court packing) to counteract the conservative Court's unwillingness to support his quasi socialist policies. The Court, as a whole, was against FDR because of the ideology of members that had been appointed by conservative presidents (case in point).

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By appointing Article III federal judges to the Judicial Branch, and by granting pardons (may not grant a pardon for an impeachment).


How does legislation branch check judicial branch?

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What can the judicial branch do to check the legislative branch?

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How does the executive branch check the legislative branch and the judicial branc?

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How does the judicial branch check and balance the congress?

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What are the checks and balances for the executive branch?

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How can the judicial branch challenge the powers of the legislative and executive branch?

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How is judicial power different from legislative power and executive power?

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How does the legislative branch check the judical branch?

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