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Organs of Government : Judiciary

ICSE · Class 12 · Political Science

Complete topic list for Organs of Government : Judiciary in ICSE Class 12 Political Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Organs of Government : Judiciary

1

Meaning and Necessity of Judiciary

  • The judiciary is a separate and independent organ of government.
  • Its main work is to apply existing law to individual cases.
  • It resolves disputes between citizens and between citizens and the state.
2

Modes of Recruitment of Judges

  • Different countries use different methods of appointing judges.
  • Judges may be nominated by the head of state, appointed by the executive, elected by the legislature, or co-opted by fellow judges.
  • In the United States, judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
3

Conditions of Judicial Independence

  • Judges should not be elected because elections can create political pressure.
  • Appointment should be by an autonomous authority for fair selection.
  • Judges should have long and secure tenure.
4

Judicial Review

  • Judicial review means the power of courts to examine the constitutional validity of laws and executive actions.
  • Courts can declare a law or order unconstitutional if it violates the Constitution.
  • This power was invented by Chief Justice George Marshall in the Marbury v. Madison Case of 1803.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Judiciary as the third, separate, and independent organ of government that interprets, applies, and protects the law and the Constitution

Meaning and necessity of judiciaryIndependent judiciaryModes of recruitmentJudicial reviewRule of lawProcedure established by law and due process of lawAmerican Supreme CourtIndian Supreme Court

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Key topics in Organs of Government : Judiciary include Chapter Overview: Organs of Government — Judiciary, Flowchart showing US Supreme Court structure, appointment process, and requirements, State diagram showing American judge tenure and paths to retirement or removal. These are the concepts ICSE Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Organs of Government : Judiciary — ICSE Class 12 Political Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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