AMERICAN SUPREME COURT AND JUDICIAL REVIEW

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AMERICAN SUPREME COURT AND JUDICIAL REVIEW

Characteristics of American judicial review Dual judicial system Independent judiciary Judiciary has been separated from the executive Power of judicial review

Organization of federal court in America District court Circuit court of appeal Supreme court Special court

Supreme court Composition of supreme court Appointments of judges Qualification of judges Tenure of judges Removal of judges Salary of judges Working of supreme court quorum

Jurisdiction and powers of the supreme court Original jurisdiction Appellate Appeal against the decision of the state court Protection and interpretation of the constitution Protection of the rights of citizens Transfer of the cases Refusal to perform advisory function

Role of the American supreme court As final interpreter of the constitution Protector of the constitution Role in the development of the constitution Role in expending the powers of federal government Role in law making As guardian of the citizens As a balance-wheel

Judicial Review Check over the misuse of powers Protection of the supremacy of the constitution Helpful in the growth of the constitution Protection of the federal government Balance among different organs of the government Protection of the rights Proper interpretation of the constitution