Checks and Balances on the Judicial Branch

Flashcards covering the key concepts related to the checks and balances placed on the Judicial Branch based on the lecture notes.

Nominating

The power of the President to select federal judges.

Confirm

The requirement for the Senate to approve the President's judicial nominations.

Impeachment

The process by which the House of Representatives can charge a federal judge with misconduct.

Life tenure

The term for which federal judges are appointed, allowing them to serve for life unless removed.

Pardon

The power of the President to forgive federal crimes and overturn judicial sentences.

Amendment

A proposal to change the Constitution that can be made if Congress disagrees with a judicial ruling.

Executive branch

The branch of government responsible for enforcing judicial decisions.

Legislation

New laws that Congress can pass in response to court rulings to revise or replace invalid laws.

Power

Congress's ability to alter the structure of federal courts, including the number of justices.

Jurisdiction

The authority of federal courts to hear certain types of cases.

Interpretations

Binding explanations provided by the judiciary regarding the Constitution and federal statutes.

Veto

The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.

Allocate or withhold funding

Congress's power to influence the judiciary's operations by managing its financial resources.

Judicial Review

The power of the courts to examine if laws conform to the Constitution, established by Marbury v. Madison.

Clemency

The President's power to ease the punishment for federal offenses in relation to judicial decisions.