Section: American Government: System

51. What does the judicial branch do?

Official answer

  • • Reviews laws
  • • Explains laws
  • • Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law
  • • Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution

Why

The judicial branch interprets laws and decides whether they agree with the Constitution.

Answers verified against USCIS materials. Last checked 2026-07-17.

Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)