Question

legislative checks to the judicial branch
a impeaching and removing federal judges
b confirming federal judges
c appointing federal judges
d establishing the number of supreme court justices
judicial checks to the legislative branch
declaring an entire law unconstitutional
reviewing laws prior to enactment
striking down a portion of a law
removing the speaker of the house
7 mark for review
which of the following is an accurate comparison of the checks held by the legislative and judicial branches?
a a
b b
c c
d d

Explanation:

• For Option A: The legislative branch (Congress) has the power to impeach and remove federal judges, which is a valid check on the judiciary. The judicial branch (via judicial review) can declare entire laws unconstitutional, a valid check on the legislature.
• For Option B: Confirming federal judges is a legislative check, but the judiciary does not review laws before enactment; this is not a judicial power.
• For Option C: Appointing federal judges is an executive branch power (President), not legislative. Striking down a portion of a law is a judicial check, but the first part is incorrect.
• For Option D: Establishing the number of Supreme Court justices is a legislative check, but the judiciary cannot remove the Speaker of the House; this is a legislative internal power.

Answer:

A. A