In the U.S. system.
2006-09-23 10:56:49 · 4 answers · asked by Darkotsu 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Actually it didn't, per se. The powers of the judicial branch of government were assumed during the reign of Thurgood Marshall as a supreme court justice. This is when the supreme court defined it's OWN role. In a few precedential decisions the supreme court gave itself the power to interpret the US Constitution, as well as to strike down any legislation or executive order that is challenged which it finds to be Unconstitutional.
2006-09-23 11:06:46 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Constitution says that the judges can hold office during their "good behavior." That has always been understood to mean that they have life tenure -- bar being impeached for a legal offense (i.e., taking a bribe or committing a felony).
I believe that trying to steal a Presidential election qualifies for impeachment. Let's impeach the 3 remaining members of the Supreme Court who interferred with election 2000!
2006-09-23 11:52:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In fact the Judiciary answers to the congress and the president. They are not without theur checks and balances.
2006-09-23 10:59:34 · answer #3 · answered by CHEVICK_1776 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mainly by allotting life terms for Supreme Court justices. They can't be fired for disagreeable opinions.
2006-09-23 11:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋