It is a colorless, practically odorless, poisonous, and hygroscopic liquid with a sweetish taste. It is miscible in water, alcohol, ether, acetone, and ethylene glycol.[ It is a solvent for nitrocellulose, resins, dyes, oils, and other organic compounds.
The chief justice, at the apex of the judiciary system, is one of the most powerful people in the country. Yet despite this pivotal role in society, the Supreme Court and the lower courts are the least-known branch of the federal government.
Defines the powers of each branch of government: Passes all federal laws; Can impeach and remove the president; Can override the president's veto by a 2/3rds vote; Passes the federal budget; Approves treaties; Approves presidential appointments; Carries out the laws passed by Congress; Can approve or veto Acts of Congress; Can submit legislation to Congress; Nominates Supreme Court and federal judges