Question 51
Courts
What does the judicial branch do?

The judicial branch reviews laws and explains laws. It resolves disagreements. It also decides if a law is supported by the Constitution, or is constitutional. The Supreme Court and all other federal courts are part of the judicial branch. Some federal courts decide if someone breaks the law. Other federal courts resolve disagreements. Every law must follow the Constitution.

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