Assess The Importance Of The Judicial Branch

The Constitution was written in 1787 to establish a national government, divide powers, and gives the roles to the three branches. James Madison, one of the authors of the Constitution, decided along with many other leaders that it is best to have a framework of how the government should work so there would be order and avoid problems in the future. The legislative branch is in change of passing and making laws. The judicial branch is in charge of making sure that the country is being constitutional.. The executive branch is in charge of enforcing the laws. The Constitution guarantees a fair government free from autocracy by creating a checks and balance system. This means that all branches have equal power and if one branch is trying to take over the other two branches can stop it. For example, In the Constitution in Article II section 2 the president is the commander and chief of the military. The president can demand an attack but in Article II section 8 it says only congress can declare war and they get to make the rules for the army & navy. So the president has some power but the legislative branch can limit it.
Unlike in other countries where a president can be in power for life the Constitution sets a limit.
In Article II section 1, the president’s term lasts four years and can only serve two terms. So, if the people don’t like the president they can get rid of that officer and vote for a new one or if they do like the person in power they could re-elect him/her. In Article 1 section 4, it says that each house should be the judge of the elections. So, each house can check up on current and incoming members so see if they’re a right fit. Congress can expel and punish members. For example, if a new candidate was elected into the senate and this person is hiding information, making racial slurs, or acting sketchy the rest of the Senate has the right to expel that
member. Pretty much what the Constitution is doing is giving a certain branch a power then limiting that branches power by giving a different branch the power to do so. For example, the president is in charge of the executive branch. In Article 1 section 4, If the president decided he wants to veto a bill Congress can vote and turn the bill into a law. Congress can stop the president from committing certain actions. In Article 3 section 2, If Congress is doing something unconstitutional then the judicial branch can step in and have a hearing to check up on the situation. Citizens are giving a voice in the government by voting. It is true that not everyone voice will be heard but the voice of the majority will be heard. One person can’t please everyone. When people go out to vote they pick the person that their views are the most similar to. If that candidate gets the most votes then he/she will represent her town, county, state, or country. For example, in Article I section 2 it states that a Representative must be a resident of that state can he/she will be re-elected every 2 years. The job of a representative is to represent the people and make sure their voice is heard. If there is a problem people are told to talk to their Representative to come up with a solution. Senators and Representative give out their contact information so someone can call in and complain. The government hires people that their job is to record your message and give it to the Senator or Representative. Then after he/she gets the message the person will most likely get a call or a letter with a response. Continuing Article 1, section 2 it says that certain States have more Representatives depending on population. The government decided to do this there is enough attention for everyone.