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The judicial branch does not make the law, they only interpret existing law. The legislative branch (Senate and House) write Federal Laws. The executive branch (White House plus all bureaucracies) enforce the laws. Only when the law is ambiguious for a given set of circumstances will the courts interpret the law to best fit the legislator's intent. Justice Souter is famous for 'Judicial Activism' which means looking to all evidence outside the written law to determine what the legislators meant to do when they wrote the law. Case law refers to a set of court cases interpreting a law (for example, the Free Speech clause of our First Amendment). Therefore, case law (jurisprudence) can be washed away completely if a new federal law is passed (for example, if the First Amendment were to be repealed or replaced).
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What is is the role of the judical branch?
The Judicial branch is responsible for making sure laws are constitutional.
Judical branch role?
the judicial branches role is to check other branches and listening to appeals from lower courts.
The role of the legislative branch?
Role of the Legislative branch involves introduction and passing of the bill in the House.Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legislaturehttp://www.whitehouse.gov/our_government/legislative_branch/
In a limited monarchy which role does the monarchy play?
a ruler must consult the executive branch of government
What is the main role of the judicial branch government?
the main role of the judicial branch is to interpret laws
Which action occur in presidential governments but not in parliamentary governments?
To play an active role in selecting government leaders.The legislative branch selects head of government.
Which branch of the government has the greatest role in protection of individual liberties?
The branch of the government that has the greatest role in protection of individual liberties is the legislative. This is the branch that is deemed to have close interaction with citizens.
What role do you think the government should play in the economy?
No role the government should play.
Which action occurs in presidential governments but not in parliamentary governments?
The legislative branch selects the head of government - Apex
What is the role of the fourth branch of government?
It is generally recognised that the press and media is known as the fourth estate. It is not, however, a branch of government.
What element of the federal government is established by Article I of the Constitution?
the structure and role of the legislative branch
What role do people play in Japanese government?
People play every role in Japanese government. Without people, there would be no government.
