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Official USCIS civics question 51 of 128

What does the judicial branch do?

American GovernmentSystem of Government

Official answers (English)

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

The real civics test is oral and answered in English, so official questions and answers always stay in English.

Explanation

English

The judicial branch interprets laws, settles legal disputes, and decides if laws follow the Constitution.

Türkçe

Yargı erki yasaları yorumlar, hukuki anlaşmazlıkları çözer ve yasaların Anayasa'ya uygun olup olmadığına karar verir.

Español

El poder judicial interpreta las leyes, resuelve disputas legales y decide si las leyes cumplen la Constitución.

Memory hint

💡 EN: Courts review and explain laws.

💡 TR: Mahkemeler yasaları gözden geçirir ve açıklar.

💡 ES: Los tribunales revisan y explican las leyes.

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