Question

What are the checks and balances between the judicial and legislative branches?

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

1. The judicial branch has the power of judicial review, which allows courts to overturn laws and actions of the legislative branch that are unconstitutional.

2. The legislative branch has the power to impeach federal judges and justices, removing them from office for misconduct or abuse of power.

3. The legislative branch controls the budget of the judiciary, determining funding for courts and other judicial institutions.

4. The judicial branch has the power to interpret laws passed by the legislative branch, ensuring that they are applied in a fair and consistent manner.

5. The legislative branch can propose amendments to the Constitution, which can then be interpreted by the judicial branch through the process of judicial review.