Question

Which of the following is an example of a legislative check over the judicial branch?

A.
Representatives can overrule federal court rulings.
B.
Congress can appoint the judges of the Supreme Court.
C.
Congress can impeach and remove federal judges.
D.
Senators can pardon those convicted in federal court.

Answer 1

C is a check that the Legislative Branch has on the Judicial Branch.

In the rare instance in which a member of the Judicial Branch has acted improperly, the Legislative branch is responsible for impeaching that Judge.

The Legislative branch in the form of the US Senate also has the power to advise and consent to the Presidents nominations for Judges and can confirm those Presidential appointments, or decline them.