Question

Why is judicial independence so important under our system of government?

Use examples from the lesson in your response, and write at least two or three complete sentences.

Answer 1

Judicial independence allows judges to give rules impartially. Things like pay, security of tenure and so on gives the judges confidence that their job is not at stake when they judge honestly and impartially though the judgment pronounced may not be to some party's liking. The judiciary cannot be under the influence of the legislature nor the executive or then their judgments will not be fair.

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Answer 2

The founders of our nation wanted to ensure the courts were free from political pressure, pushing them to rule in a certain way. For example, they ensured judges did not have to fear for their job or pay, which could be used to threaten them. They wanted to be sure judges ruled on the basis of the Constitution and the law, even if that went against the opinion of current leaders.

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