What Are the Issues with the Judicial Branch?

Structural problems—such as lack of judicial diversity, ideologue judges, and lack of judicial accountability—undercut the courts' legitimacy and have tangible negative effects on judicial decision-making.

Why was the judicial branch a weakness?

Federalist No. 78 views the judicial branch as inherently weak because of its inability to control either the money or the military of the country. The only power of the judicial branch is the power of judgment: The Executive not only dispenses the honors, but holds the sword of the community.

What is an example of an issue that may arise and need the judicial branch for?

These include: A guarantee that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without the due process of law. Protection against being tried for the same crime twice ("double jeopardy") The right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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