2007-09-20 08:24:21 · 6 answers · asked by Rock N Roll HootchieCoo 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The Judiciary. They are appointed by the president and must be approved by only the Senate, the least populous of the two houses of Congress. Then, they are appointed for life without ever having to face a vote of the people. And, though Congress can impeach them, this is a very difficult process that very very rarely happens. Thus they are insulated from the desires of the people, which has good points and bad points. But it is definitely the least democratic branch of the federal government.
2007-09-20 13:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by Mister J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably the judicial. The Supreme Court and federal judges aren't elected by the people, but nominated by the president and approved by Congress.
2007-09-20 08:28:01 · answer #2 · answered by Bookworm 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Judiciary. Often appointed by executive branch, approved by legislature. A step removed from approval by the people.
2007-09-20 08:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Executive Branch.
But don't count Cheney, he doesn't know what branch he belongs to.
2007-09-20 09:51:02 · answer #4 · answered by Smash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dept of defense. if you are a member of the military, you follow orders. Refusing or failure to do so could result in severe disciplinary action.
2007-09-20 08:40:28 · answer #5 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, that would have to be the democratic half of congress.
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2007-09-20 08:28:59 · answer #6 · answered by The emperor has no clothes 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋