What are the checks on the judicial branch?

Checks and Balances The Constitution divided the Government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. That was an important decision because it gave specific powers to each branch and set up something called checks and balances. read more

Each branch of the government is subject to a number of constitutional checks by either or both of the other branches. Legislative Branch checks Executive Branch Senate accepts or rejects the President's treaties and the appointments of federal judges, ambassadors, and cabinet members. read more

Where the Executive and Legislative branches are elected by the people, members of the Judicial Branch are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Article III of the Constitution, which establishes the Judicial Branch, leaves Congress significant discretion to determine the shape and structure of the federal judiciary. read more