When the Founding Fathers established the American government, they made a system of checks and balances so no one part of the government would have too much power. There are three branches of government: the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch. The Legislative Branch was intended to make laws, the Executive Branch to enforce laws, and the Judicial Branch to judge laws.
In the study of American government, it is essential to have an understanding of the American judicial system. Independent from the other branches of government, the value of the Judicial Branch is immeasurable to the preservation of American democracy. From the rich legacy of the Supreme Court, to the daily conflicts in local courts, the judiciary plays a vital role in the protection and safety of all American citizens.
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