The U.S. Constitution provides for a series of checks and balances between the three branches of government.

i) What power does the Judicial branch of government have to "check" the power of the Executive branch of government?

ii) What power does the Judicial branch of government have to "check" the power of the Legislative branch of government?

iii) Person A is a judge in the U.S. Federal Court of Appeals. He is nominated to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court by the President and his nomination for this lifetime appointment is approved by Congress. Shortly after he begins to serve on the Supreme Court, an investigation by the FBI shows that he was guilty of assaulting four different females several years ago. Can he be removed from office? Please explain your answer, don't just write "Yes" or "No.

When a U.S. President is sworn into office, does she/he need to use a bible while taking the oath of office? Why or why not?