Judicial (Courts)

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The Judicial Branch interprets laws, settles disputes about the exact meaning of laws. It also can declare legilation unconstitutional. It is represented by the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court consists of one chief justice and eight other justices who are appointed by the president for life. The Senate has to confirm the appointments. Judges can be impeached like the President if they commit an offence. The cjief justice presides of the impeachment of the President. Moreover the Supreme Court decides whether legislation is conform to the Constitution (e.g. laws passed by Congress or presidental acts, ect...)