What is the judiciary branch of our government?

Article III of the Constitution, which establishes the Judicial Branch, leaves Congress significant discretion to determine the shape and structure of the federal judiciary. Even the number of Supreme ... Judges and justices serve no fixed term — they serve until their death, retirement, or conviction by the Senate. read more

Judicial—Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and other courts) Each branch of government can change acts of the other branches: The President can veto legislation created by Congress and nominates heads of federal agencies. Congress confirms or rejects the President's nominees and can remove the President from office in exceptional circumstances. 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

The Constitution is the highest law of our Nation. The U.S. Supreme Court, the highest court in the United States, is part of the judicial branch. The Supreme Court is made up of 9 judges called justices who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. read more