Question 51 of 128

What does the judicial branch do?

Official USCIS answers (in English)

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

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Topic: American Government — System of Government.

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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), form M-1778 (09/25). Answers that can change are listed at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates. Freedom to Belong is an educational nonprofit and is not affiliated with USCIS.