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Judges do not make law, they set precedent. The Legislature forms and passes statutes. Once someone is taken to court in violation of a statute, the Judge interpret the law and sets precedent for how the law should be interpreted in the future by equal courts within that district.
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When do judges get the opportunity to make new laws?
Judges don't make laws, governments legislatures do.
Do federal judges make new laws to replace bad ones?
judges do not make laws.. they only interpret them and give their ruling accordingly
Do judges follow the constitution?
Yes. Contrary to popular opinion, judges do not make laws.
Should judges make laws or should it be left to Parliament?
o yes
Can Judges lose their jobs if they don't please the government?
No! Judges are NEVER in positions of power to please the government! They are there to make sure LAWS are applied equally in Courts and to uphold those laws.
What is the meaning of the notion that judges should not make the law but uphold it?
Judges are meant to interpret what they think the law(s) mean, and follow the means of law in court form their interpretation but they aren't meant to make laws to fit their ruling or make laws at all( that's legislative).
Who gave judges immunity from the laws?
In the United States, judges have qualified immunity, which protects them from civil liability when carrying out their official duties. This doctrine was established by the Supreme Court to ensure that judges can make decisions without fear of personal legal consequences, provided they do not violate clearly established legal rights.
2 things that the executive branch did?
they can make sure the laws are enforced, appoint judges, and approve bills
Do jugdes make law?
laws are created by the government judges enforce law and have the jusy and lawyers convine them on how
Should Federal Judges only interpret existing laws or should they be able to create new laws?
No, federal judges should not be able to create new laws since that's the job of the legislature. Judges should only interpret existing laws instead of trying to write them.
This branch holds the highest court in your country These 9 people are judges who make sure the laws follow your constitution?
And your question is ... ?
Why don't judges answer political questions?
Judges interpret the laws and legislators (or politicians) enact the laws. The separation of powers requires that the judiciary and the legislative branches remain separate, and accordingly judges should remain politically neutral.
