How does the president limit the judicial powers of the courts? (1 point) He can overtum Supreme Court rulings . He can grant reprieves and pardons . He can interpret the laws . He can remove judges from the bench .
The president has limited powers to directly limit the judicial powers of the courts. One way is by appointing judges who align with their ideologies and policies, which can potentially shape the court's decisions. However, once appointed, federal judges, including those on the Supreme Court, hold lifetime appointments and can only be removed through the impeachment process by Congress.
Additionally, the president can use their powers of pardon and reprieve to lessen or commute sentences or grant full pardons to individuals convicted in federal courts. While this does not directly limit judicial powers, it can influence the outcomes of court cases and alter the consequences imposed on individuals by the courts.
In rare instances, the president can also remove judges from the bench. However, this process is difficult and requires impeachment and removal by Congress, as judges also have independence and security of tenure as a key feature of the separation of powers.
Interpretation of laws falls under the purview of the judicial branch, specifically the Supreme Court. While the president can express their interpretation and opinion on laws and court rulings, they do not have the authority to unilaterally interpret laws or overrule Supreme Court decisions.