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Judicial Branch

The system of federal courts and judges that interprets and applies the laws of the United States, including the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.

Inspector General (IG)

An independent official within a government agency or branch whose job is to investigate waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct.

Whistleblower Protection

Laws that safeguard employees from negative consequences, such as firing or demotion, for reporting illegal or unethical activities by their employer.

Title 28, United States Code

The specific part of federal law that outlines the organization, powers, and procedures of the federal court system.

Chief Justice of the United States

The presiding judge of the Supreme Court and the highest-ranking judicial officer in the federal government.

Judicial Independence

The principle that courts and judges should be free from improper influence by other branches of government or by private interests when making decisions.

Code of Conduct for Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States

A set of ethical guidelines that Supreme Court Justices are expected to follow, which has traditionally been an internal standard.