What branch of government can check the power of the judicary by exercising the power of impeachment?

Answer 1

The Legislative branch.

Impeachment is a two-step process involving both houses of Congress.

The House of Representatives files articles of impeachment, in a process similar to a criminal court indictment. If the House of Representatives votes to impeach the official, the Senate conducts a trial to determine if the person is guilty of the charges. If two-thirds of the Senate votes against the official, then he or she is removed from office (or from the bench). If the Senate fails to achieve a two-thirds vote, the official is acquitted.

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Answer 2

The Legislative Branch: The House of Representatives has the sole power to bring "articles of impeachment" (charges) against a member of the Judicial Branch; the Senate has the sole authority to conduct the trial of an impeached individual.

If two-thirds of the Senate votes for conviction, the official is removed from office; if the vote for conviction is less than two-thirds, the official is acquitted and resumes serving on the bench.

The House of Representative has the power to bring Articles of Impeachment against a government official (like grand jury charges) and votes to determine whether the official should be tried for wrongdoing. If the House votes to impeach, the Senate holds a trial, then votes whether to convict or acquit. If the official is convicted, he or she is removed from public office and disqualified from holding office in the future.

There are no legal penalties associated with impeachment.

Answer 3

Legislative branch :)