What Are The Three Branches Of Government
3 Branches of the U.S. Federal Government
Javious Roberts
Colorado Technical University
CJUS290-1404B-01 Criminal Law
Professor Johnson
November 20, 2014Abstract
The function of the 3 branches of the U.S. government as well as components of the criminal justice system.
The United States Constitution
The U.S. Government separates the power to rule into three equal, but distinct branches: (Judicial, Executive, and Legislative). All three branches carry out diverse functions, duties, and responsibilities. They assist and help keep the other in check. Each branch was formed in order to ensure each aspect of the government is balanced and has an effective impact on all 50 states. In one form or another order must be maintained and distributed …show more content…
constitution as well as laws. This branch is responsible for overseeing the court system of the U.S. The judicial branch consists of all courts, but more importantly the Supreme Court. All other courts differ from the Supreme courts simply because the Supreme Court rules whether something is constitutional or unconstitutional. This is why the Supreme Court is the head of the Judicial branch. This branch also has the power to review lower-courts decisions. In order to keep the Executive branch in check the Judicial branch has the ability to declare executive decisions unconstitutional. In addition the Judicial branch maintains order in reference to the Legislative branch by declaring law that are unconstitutional.
Federalism is defined as a political system in which states unite under a central government in order to maintain a measure of independence. If the government just so happen grows too powerful federalism reverts closer to a unitary state. Meaning the administrative figure has absolute authorization and control how much power the states are granted. Federalism impacts the criminal justice system by taking away state rights as well as over-ruling lower levels of the courts. This could be an issue that could bring forth conflict of authority, and can result in …show more content…
Both courts have Due process, court proceedings, and sentencing and appeal. They differ in the fact that federal courts are managed in every federal district, while all states manage individual laws and governance within the state itself. For an example federal courts can be divided into two kinds of courts which are known as Article III and Magistrate court. State courts normally form city/municipal courts that deal with issues on more of a local level while federal cases begin in U.S. District courts. There are a total of 94 district courts in the county. In addition state courts often always hear criminal cases. It should be noted that both courts were designed by the U.S. constitution in order to share power through an organization of federalism. As mentioned above all courts seek to conclude legal disputes and enforce laws for the safety of
Javious Roberts
Colorado Technical University
CJUS290-1404B-01 Criminal Law
Professor Johnson
November 20, 2014Abstract
The function of the 3 branches of the U.S. government as well as components of the criminal justice system.
The United States Constitution
The U.S. Government separates the power to rule into three equal, but distinct branches: (Judicial, Executive, and Legislative). All three branches carry out diverse functions, duties, and responsibilities. They assist and help keep the other in check. Each branch was formed in order to ensure each aspect of the government is balanced and has an effective impact on all 50 states. In one form or another order must be maintained and distributed …show more content…
constitution as well as laws. This branch is responsible for overseeing the court system of the U.S. The judicial branch consists of all courts, but more importantly the Supreme Court. All other courts differ from the Supreme courts simply because the Supreme Court rules whether something is constitutional or unconstitutional. This is why the Supreme Court is the head of the Judicial branch. This branch also has the power to review lower-courts decisions. In order to keep the Executive branch in check the Judicial branch has the ability to declare executive decisions unconstitutional. In addition the Judicial branch maintains order in reference to the Legislative branch by declaring law that are unconstitutional.
Federalism is defined as a political system in which states unite under a central government in order to maintain a measure of independence. If the government just so happen grows too powerful federalism reverts closer to a unitary state. Meaning the administrative figure has absolute authorization and control how much power the states are granted. Federalism impacts the criminal justice system by taking away state rights as well as over-ruling lower levels of the courts. This could be an issue that could bring forth conflict of authority, and can result in …show more content…
Both courts have Due process, court proceedings, and sentencing and appeal. They differ in the fact that federal courts are managed in every federal district, while all states manage individual laws and governance within the state itself. For an example federal courts can be divided into two kinds of courts which are known as Article III and Magistrate court. State courts normally form city/municipal courts that deal with issues on more of a local level while federal cases begin in U.S. District courts. There are a total of 94 district courts in the county. In addition state courts often always hear criminal cases. It should be noted that both courts were designed by the U.S. constitution in order to share power through an organization of federalism. As mentioned above all courts seek to conclude legal disputes and enforce laws for the safety of