AP U.S. Government and Politics / Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government
2.11 Checks on the Judicial Branch
Notes
- President appoints judges; Senate confirms.
- Congress can change the number of justices, court jurisdiction, pass new laws or propose amendments in response to rulings.
- Executive enforcement can be slow or reluctant.
Practice
Congress can respond to a Court ruling by:
Change the Constitution.
The Senate checks the courts by:
Advice and consent.
The number of Supreme Court justices is set by:
Statute (currently nine).
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