President nominates judges, grants reprieves/pardons
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Declare Executive acts unconstitutional, judges serve for life
President can veto federal bills, authorize special sessions, Commander-in-Chief
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Can declare laws unconstitutional, judges serve for life
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Can override veto
Senate refuses to confirm presidential appointments Senate can refuse to ratify treaties Impeach president |
Propose constitutional amendments to overturn judicial decisions
Impeach and remove federal judges implements lower federal courts sets salaries for judges |