Week 12: The judiciary

Question 1

it does not decide on political issues that are usually common in the two branches of government rather acts on the basis of the law and moral integrity of the state

Answer 1

judicial branch

Question 2

the power vested on the judiciary to interpret and apply laws to cases involving individuals, among individuals or between individuals and the state.

Answer 2

judicial power

Question 3

The Purposes of the Judicial Branch:

Answer 3

• To check the power of the other branches of government
• To provide legitimacy for legislation and executive orders
• To provide legitimacy for the criminal-justice system
• To provide a place for the settlement of disputes
• To provide a last resort for those who might be “ground up” by the system

Question 4

Scope of Judicial Power:

Answer 4

1. Adjudicatory Power
2. Power Of Judicial Review
3. Incidental Powers

Question 5

includes the duty of the courts of justice to:

• settle actual controversies involving rights which are legally demandable and enforceable.
• to determine whether there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction.

Answer 5

Adjudicatory Power

Question 6

this power is vested on the judicial branch and includes the following:

• to check the validity or constitutionality of the laws of the state and acts of other departments of government
• to interpret these lawsto resolve the issues through decisions or judgments decided by the court/s

Answer 6

Power Of Judicial Review

Question 7

powers necessary for effective discharge of judicial functions

Answer 7

Incidental Powers

Question 8

involves the power of the courts ultimately the Supreme Court to interpret the constitution and review whether legislative or executive acts are in conflict with the fundamental law

Answer 8

judicial review

Question 9

a matter which involves the jurisdiction of the court to settle or resolved a dispute or conflict involving the safety of individuals and their property which requires immediate decision and resolution.

Answer 9

justiciable property

Question 10

Jurisdiction of Courts:

Answer 10

1. General
2. Limited
3. Original
4. Appellate
5. Exclusive
6. Concurrent
7. Criminal
8. Civil
9. Appointment

Question 11

it has jurisdiction to decide all disputes that come before the court except cases already assigned to other courts

Answer 11

General

Question 12

the authority of the court to hear specified cases

Answer 12

Limited

Question 13

when it can try the case presented for the first time

Answer 13

Original

Question 14

a court that can take a case that is already heard and decided by a lower court

Answer 14

Appellate

Question 15

when it can try and decide a case which cannot be presented before any court

Answer 15

Exclusive

Question 16

when any one of two or more courts may take cognizance of a case

Answer 16

Concurrent

Question 17

exists for the punishment of crime

Answer 17

Criminal

Question 18

when the subject matter is not of a criminal nature

Answer 18

Civil

Question 19

term of office and removal of the lower court judges and Supreme Court justices

Answer 19

Appointment

Question 20

law governing unfair (not criminal) behavior that affects only individuals, not the community

Answer 20

civil law

Question 21

law governing crimes. Criminal views an act of crime as an offense against the public order and therefore deserving of punishment by society

Answer 21

criminal law

Question 22

the branch of government empowered to decide legal disputes and adjudicate on the meaning of law

Answer 22

judiciary

Question 23

a set of public and enforceable rules that apply throughout a political community. it is usually recognized as binding.

Answer 23

law

Question 24

an interpretation, usually by a judicial body, of a regulation, decree, ordinance, or law

Answer 24

ruling