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UNBIASED Politics (5/19/25): Part II: Everything You Need to Know About the JUDICIAL Branch of the U.S. Government

2025/5/19
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This chapter introduces the three branches of the US government and focuses on the judicial branch's role in interpreting laws. It highlights the limited details about the judicial branch in the Constitution and explains Congress's power to influence the judiciary.
  • The US government has three branches: legislative, judicial, and executive.
  • The judicial branch interprets laws, while the legislative branch enacts them and the executive branch carries them out.
  • The Constitution provides limited details on the judicial branch, giving Congress significant control over its structure and operation.

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Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place.

Lately, there’s been a lot of debate—and confusion—about the separation of powers, checks and balances, and whether certain branches are overstepping their authority. I created this three-part series to help cut through the noise and give you a clear, unbiased look at how each branch is supposed to function, what powers they actually hold, and how they’re meant to keep each other in check. In today's episode, we're diving into the judicial branch of the U.S. government.

  • Intro (0:00)

  • Foundational Elements of the Judicial Branch (2:28)

  • The Role of the Judiciary/Checks and Balances (7:24)

  • History of the Judicial Branch (16:27)

  • The Federal Court System & Appeals Process (29:03)

  • Fun Facts About the Judicial Branch (39:12)

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