judicial branch
noun
plural judicial branches
: the branch of government that is charged with trying (see try entry 1 sense 3) all cases that involve the government and with the interpretation and administration of laws and determination of rights within its jurisdiction : judiciary compare executive branch, legislative branch
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The Constitution divided the federal government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
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Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Yet both underscore a defining characteristic of American democracy – the delicate yet shifting equilibrium among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches that underpins the business of governing.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
The Idaho court system, operated by the state’s judicial branch, will remain open on July 2 and July 6 to avoid disruptions, while also observing the July 4 holiday on Friday, July 3.
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Kevin Fixler
june 23,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2026
Under the Constitution, only Congress has the specific authority to allocate funds across the federal government, including the executive and judicial branch operations.
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Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
So the plight of clerks, probation officers and public defenders who work for the judicial branch felt personal.
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Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Here are those who served in the judicial branch.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Patricia Peck, a council member of Brazil’s Data Protection Authority and author of 46 books on law and technology, said the country’s executive and judicial branches have pushed for big techs to be proactive against crimes online despite evident stagnation of the debate in congress.
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ABC News,
20 May 2026
The legislative and judicial branches of government are not, by all appearances, asserting themselves effectively to maintain the balance of power.
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Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Yet both underscore a defining characteristic of American democracy – the delicate yet shifting equilibrium among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches that underpins the business of governing.
—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
The Idaho court system, operated by the state’s judicial branch, will remain open on July 2 and July 6 to avoid disruptions, while also observing the July 4 holiday on Friday, July 3.
—
Kevin Fixler
june 23,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2026
Under the Constitution, only Congress has the specific authority to allocate funds across the federal government, including the executive and judicial branch operations.
—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
So the plight of clerks, probation officers and public defenders who work for the judicial branch felt personal.
—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Here are those who served in the judicial branch.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Patricia Peck, a council member of Brazil’s Data Protection Authority and author of 46 books on law and technology, said the country’s executive and judicial branches have pushed for big techs to be proactive against crimes online despite evident stagnation of the debate in congress.
—
ABC News,
20 May 2026
The legislative and judicial branches of government are not, by all appearances, asserting themselves effectively to maintain the balance of power.
—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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