Civics test question 51 of 128 · System of Government
What does the judicial branch do?
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- Reviews laws
- Explains laws
- Resolves disputes about the law
- Decides if a law goes against the U.S. Constitution
Why this is the answer
The Judicial Branch reviews and explains laws and resolves legal disputes. It can also decide whether a law goes against the Constitution.
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Answers that are not correct
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- Commands the military
- Enforces laws
- Writes laws
- Makes treaties
More questions on this topic
- 48. What are two Cabinet-level positions?
- 49. Why is the Electoral College important?
- 50. What is one part of the judicial branch?
- 52. What is the highest court in the United States?
- 53. How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
- 54. How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
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