Q. 41 / 128American Government → Branches of Government
What does the judicial branch do?
OFFICIAL ANSWER
- Reviews laws
- Explains laws
- Resolves disputes (disagreements) between parties
- Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution
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Context
Established in Article III of the Constitution, the judicial branch operates independently from Congress and the President. The Supreme Court gained its power of judicial review—striking down unconstitutional laws—through Marbury v. Madison in 1803. Federal judges serve lifetime appointments to protect them from political pressure.
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