Difference between revisions of "Judiciary"
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| − | The '''judiciary''' is the branch of government invested with judicial power to interpret and apply the [[law]]. The term also means the court system, or the body of judges. [[Category:Legal Terms]] | + | The '''judiciary''' is the branch of government invested with judicial power to interpret and apply the [[law]]. The term also means the court system, or the body of judges. In the United States, the judiciary shares power with the [[executive branch]] and the [[Congress|legislative branch]]. |
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Revision as of 06:36, June 10, 2008
The judiciary is the branch of government invested with judicial power to interpret and apply the law. The term also means the court system, or the body of judges. In the United States, the judiciary shares power with the executive branch and the legislative branch.