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Question 37

What does the judicial branch do?

  1. It decides if a law goes against the ConstitutionCorrect answer
  2. It writes new federal laws
  3. It collects federal taxes
  4. It commands the armed forces

Official answer

  • reviews laws
  • explains laws
  • resolves disputes (disagreements)
  • decides if a law goes against the Constitution

Explanation

The courts interpret the law and apply it to disputes, and through judicial review they can hold a law unconstitutional. Writing laws, commanding the military and collecting taxes belong to the other branches.

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Question 37: What does the judicial branch do? · U.S. Civics Test 2008 · Questena