Powers Granted to the Judicial Branch by the Constitution

The judicial branch of the Constitution is the branch that sets the provisions for district courts, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. This branch gives these courts the power to interpret law also known as jurisdiction. The lower courts in this branch set precedent by deciding cases. The powers given come in three types enumerated, reserved and concurrent. Enumerated powers belong to the nation, reserved powers belong to the states, and concurrent powers belong to both.

The judicial branch also has jurisdiction in federal crimes and federal civil cases. It is responsible for judicial review, ensures that we have the rights to trial by jury, original jurisdiction, and jury trials. The judicial branch is also important to know that this branch is responsible for determining if treason has been committed.

The following quotation in parentheses is a section of the 11th Amendment that briefly explains the Judicial Branch powers. The judicial power that shall extend to all cases in law and equity that arises under the Constitution and the laws of our United States are made under the members of the judicial branch of the government. This authority also applies to cases affecting Ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls. This authority is present in maritime jurisdiction, and can also be found in all cases of controversies. Whether it is controversies between two states, two or more states, or between states and citizens. These are the powers that are set fourth to the judicial branch in our United States Constitution.