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Official question #51US Citizenship Test

What does the judicial branch do?

Correct answer

Decides if a law goes against the Constitution

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

Why

Federal courts review and explain laws, resolve disputes about the law, and decide whether a law goes against the Constitution. Congress writes laws and the President commands the military.

Answer choices

  • ADecides if a law goes against the Constitution
  • BWrites laws
  • CCollects taxes
  • DCommands the military