Which of these describes the responsibility of the judicial branch?
Understand the Problem
This question is testing your knowledge of the responsibilities of the three branches of the US government, specifically the judicial branch. You need to identify which of the provided options accurately describes the role of the judicial branch.
Answer
The judicial branch interprets laws and ensures their constitutionality.
The judicial branch interprets laws, applies them to individual cases, and determines if laws violate the Constitution.
Answer for screen readers
The judicial branch interprets laws, applies them to individual cases, and determines if laws violate the Constitution.
More Information
The judicial branch helps to resolve disputes and ensure justice under the law.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the roles of the different branches of government. The judicial branch interprets laws, the legislative branch makes laws, and the executive branch enforces laws.
Sources
- The Judicial Branch - Ben's Guide - bensguide.gpo.gov
- Branches of the U.S. government | USAGov - usa.gov
- The Judicial Branch | whitehouse.gov - Obama White House - obamawhitehouse.archives.gov
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