Question 51 of 128
What does the judicial branch do?
Official USCIS answers
- Reviews laws
- Explains laws
- Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law
- Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution
Why this is the answer
The judicial branch is the court system. Courts interpret laws and settle disagreements about them. Courts also decide if a law follows the Constitution.
💡 Memory tip: Judges are like referees: they review rules, settle fights, and check fairness.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.