NOVANET: Legislative branch can limit the power of the judicial branch.
FDR tried to do this, but since the president would get to choose the new members congress didn't pass it.
The powers that Congress has over the Judicial Branch are:May impeach Supreme Court justices (for cause)May reject appointments to the Supreme CourtMay change the number of justices on the US Supreme CourtMay change the appellate jurisdiction of any court, including the US Supreme CourtMay establish or dismantle "inferior courts"May initiate constitutional amendments affecting the courts
The powers that Congress has over the Judicial Branch are:May impeach Supreme Court justices (for cause)May reject appointments to the Supreme CourtMay change the number of justices on the US Supreme CourtMay change the appellate jurisdiction of any court, including the US Supreme CourtMay establish or dismantle "inferior courts"May initiate constitutional amendments affecting the courts
The U.S. Supreme Court is composed of nine justices, not six. These justices are appointed for life by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Court's primary role is to interpret the Constitution and federal law, ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law. The number of justices can be changed by Congress, but such a change has not occurred since 1869.
They either die or retire.
Yes, Congress has the authority to change the structure and function of the Judicial Branch in any way not prohibited by the Constitution. For example, Congress can change the number of justices seated on the Supreme Court; can create or abolish courts inferior to (below) the Supreme Court; and can change the what cases a court can hear under appellate jurisdiction.
He wanted more liberal justices in the court.
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Yes. Both houses of Congress must agree on and vote to pass the same legislation in order to change the size of the US Supreme Court. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Only the United States Congress has the power to change the size of the Supreme Court.
No. These are functions of the Legislative Branch.
Congress, but the courts can change the law through rulings.