What does the judicial branch do?
Accepted answers
- Reviews laws
- Explains laws
- Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law
- Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution
Explanation
The judicial branch (the courts) reviews laws to make sure they follow the Constitution. It also settles legal disagreements. The courts can say a law is unconstitutional, which means it goes against the Constitution.
Source: USCIS 2025 Civics Test — 128 Questions and Answers (PDF).
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