American Government — System of Government · Question 32 of 128
What does the judicial branch do?
Practice answer: Reviews laws and decides if they are constitutional
Why this is the answer
The judicial branch, including the courts, interprets laws and decides legal cases. Courts can determine whether laws or government actions follow the Constitution.
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Study translations and question index
Practice index: 32. This is not the official 2025 syllabus question number. Translation indices share the same practice ID and answer-option order.
Español — practice:32:es
¿Qué hace la rama judicial?
Revisa las leyes y decide si son constitucionales
العربية — practice:32:ar
ماذا تفعل السلطة القضائية؟
تراجع القوانين وتقرر ما إذا كانت دستورية
Official syllabus and legal sources
M-1778 (09/25) — 2025 USCIS syllabus. Retrieved 2026-10-15. Check current USCIS answers.
- 8 U.S.C. § 1423 — English, history and civics requirements
- 8 C.F.R. § 312.2 — Knowledge of history and government
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