Question

what is power of judiciary? write 5 points

Answer 1

The judiciary acts as the guardian of the Constitution. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land and it is the responsibility of the judiciary to interpret and protect it. ... This power of the court is called the power of judicial review.

The Constitution created the 3 branches of government:

The Legislative Branch to make the laws.

Congress is made up of two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives.

The Executive Branch to enforce the laws.

The Judicial Branch to interpret the laws.

Answer 2

The term judicial powers refers to the power of the Judicial Branch of the United States government to hear cases and interpret, enforce or nullify laws and statutes in order to render verdicts.

Original Jurisdiction: This is when a court is first hearing a case. This court is then said to have original jurisdiction.

Appellate Jurisdiction: This is when a case has been appealed (the original decision questioned) and another court hears the case.

Redress: This term refers to dealing with damages and relief.

Diversity Jurisdiction: The ability of federal courts to hear cases involving people from different states.

Subject Matter Jurisdiction: Federal courts have jurisdiction of cases involving federal law.