Question 37 of 100
2008 civics test
American Government

What does the judicial branch do?

Accepted answers

Accepted answers

  • reviews laws
  • explains laws
  • resolves disputes (disagreements)
  • decides if a law goes against the Constitution

Explanation

The judicial branch reviews and explains laws, resolves disputes, and decides whether a law goes against the Constitution.

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Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF

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