Fourth Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, John Marshall. This idea is clearly stated in his opinions, beginning with Marbury v. Madison, (1803).
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The purpose of the federal government is to regulate laws country wide. They also help to interpret and uphold the constitution.
it gave the federal government more power over the states
The primary responsibility of the Judicial Branch is to interpret and apply the laws, and ensure their constitutionality. The judicial branch includes federal courts including the Supreme Court.The Judicial Branch of the United States government comprises the federal courts established under Article III of the Constitution, sometimes called the "constitutional" courts. These courts hear cases related to most federal laws, US treaties and the US Constitution.The only federal courts in the Judicial Branchare:US District CourtsUS Court of Federal TradeUS Court of Appeals Circuit CourtsSupreme Court of the United StatesThe US government has other federal courts that hear special types of cases, such as US Bankruptcy Court, US Tax Court, and the US Court of Federal Claims, etc., but these are part of the Legislative Branch, not part of the Judicial Branch. This is important to know, because many people believe all federal courts are part of the Judicial Branch, but they're not.
the judicial branch can decide if laws agree with the constitution
supreme courtThe government body responsible for interpreting the United States Constitution is the federal courts of the Judicial Branch.
a judicial branch was established to interpret the law.
The judiciary branch of the US Government decides cases involving US law. The Federal Court involved in a case may determine if a law is Constitutional or not. The highest level of the US Judicial branch is the US Supreme Court.
The principle of judicial review.
federal or by your state's government?
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The President has the power to appoint federal judges for life, and Congress confirms or denies the appointments. The federal courts' most important power is that of judicial review, the authority to interpret the Constitution.
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The purpose of the federal government is to regulate laws country wide. They also help to interpret and uphold the constitution.
If one goes by the original writing that is found within the Constitution, then none of the branches of government (executive, legislative, or judicial) has the authority to interpret the Constitution. It was not until the court case Marbury v. Madison (1803) that Chief Justice John Marshall established the concept of judicial review. Judicial review simply states that if any act of government goes against the federal Constitution, then that act is invalid. Now, the theory of judicial review every act that is repugnant is invalid, but in practice the suit has to be brought before the federal Supreme Court (state supreme courts if it is a conflict about state acts). So, to answer the question, the judicial branch is responsible for "interpreting" the Constitution.
Article III, Section 1 of the United States Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch of the government. The job of the Judicial Branch is to interpret the laws of the US. The Article only establishes the Supreme Court and makes it the highest court in the government. It leaves the creation of the other federal courts to congress.
The biggest change from the Articles of Confederation was the creation of a stronger federal government. The Constitution created an executive and judicial branch.