The judicial branch, or the court system, composes of the Supreme court and all inferior courts established by Congress, they hold judicial power. There are no qualifications to become a judge of the court, this is done so to prevent any sort of political influence, this is further strengthened by making the term of judges for life in order to remove electoral influences. The Supreme court has the power to deem laws passed by Congress unconstitutional, this in turn limits the power of Congress. Judges have general jurisdiction in all cases involving states, citizens, laws, treaties, and the Constitution. This extends further to original jurisdiction, the involvement in all cases involving ambassadors, public ministers, and consuls. If any of the cases in court contains an error the subject can then demand appellate jurisdiction, where the court looks for errors in the case brought up. Any crime committed must be tried in the area the crime originated from unless it is declared as an unfair trial, then the case will be transferred to some other near place. In the judicial branch the Constitution defines treason, it is an act of war against America by giving aid or comfort to the enemy, there must be at least two witnesses to declare treason and its punishment can not fall to the children of the traitor. Treason is defined specifically in the Constitution in …show more content…
The legislative branch, or Congress is responsible for creating the laws of the nation, making it the most powerful branch of government. The executive branch holds the sole duty of enforcing the laws passed by Congress to ensure order in the nation, giving the branch its power. The Supreme court, or the judicial branch, interprets these laws made by Congress, they can declare laws unconstitutional thus checking the power of Congress. The Constitution gives equality to its citizens and the three branches of government, it limits powers and abilities as well as ensures the needs of the people, the three branches ensure the order of the nation and creates harmonization in the government and its