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USCIS Civics · Question 51 of 128

What does the judicial branch do?

Official Answer

Reviews laws

Also accepted: Explains laws · Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law · Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution

In plain English

The judicial branch reviews laws and explains laws. It resolves disputes — disagreements — about the law. It also decides if a law goes against the Constitution. If a law is unconstitutional, it cannot be a law anymore. The judicial branch reviews laws, explains laws, and resolves disputes about the law.

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