The article deals with the topical problems, concerning the formation of judicial power institute in the present-day state. It considers authorities and functions of the judicial power, its other branches of power. The article also explains the need of marking definition of the term judicial power more precise, discusses the reasons of contradictions (conflicts) in society characteristic for law-governed state, reveals the role of the judicial power institute as the main elements for protecting human rights.
judicial power, justice, modern state, statehood, people is power
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