These constitutional changes also included the introduction of judicial ministerial responsibility.

In certain courts, this term was used for an official with both administrative and judicial responsibilities.

The party said all involved "cannot avoid judicial, political and moral responsibility."

But one possible reason is that in both situations the administration's actions are direct challenges to judicial responsibility and power.

"I understand that the challenges that led to this event did not compromise his judicial responsibilities."

The machi-bugyo were expected to manage a full range of administrative and judicial responsibilities.

The state is divided into 15 court vicinages - districts of judicial responsibility similar to counties but sometimes including more than one county.

Since the organ took charge of judicial responsibility for officials and the subjects, the ethos was strict.

One formed a group which possessed both judicial and administrative responsibilities.

Some judicial responsibilities were also included like raising a militia if required.