What does the judicial branch of government do?

Answer 1

The Judicial Branch is one of three independent parts of the US Government, responsible for the federal court system. The primary responsibility of the judicial branch is to interpret and apply the laws, and ensure their constitutionality.

The three branches of government share responsibility for the legal system. The Legislative branch (Congress) creates law; the Judicial branch determines their constitutionality resolves disputes; and the Executive branch enforces the laws.

The Federal courts mediate disputes between two or more parties using the Constitution, federal law, and previously decided cases (called "precedents") to determine the appropriate solution.

The US District Courts have original (trial) jurisdiction for most federal criminal and civil cases. A judge or jury listens to testimony, examines evidence, and attempts to determine whether the prosecution (in a criminal trial) or plaintiff (in a civil trial) has met their burden of proof.

US Bankruptcy Courts, the Court of International Trade, and the US Court of Claims have original jurisdiction over special subject matter that can't be heard in US District Court.

The twelve regional US Courts of Appeals Circuit Courts, sometimes called "intermediate appellate" courts," hear appeals of cases from US District Courts as well as decisions of certain federal agencies. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the thirteenth Circuit Court) hears appeals of specialized cases related to patent laws, as well as appeals from the Court of International Trade and the US Court of Claims.

The Supreme Court of the United States is head of the Judicial Branch, and the highest appellate court in the nation. They review a limited number of appeals from both state and federal courts each year, choosing only federal question cases they consider to be of national or constitutional importance.

These Courts were created by Congress under the authority of Article III of the Constitution. There are other courts, called Article I tribunals, such as US Tax Court, administrative law tribunals, and Military Courts, that are not considered part of the Judicial Branch, although the Article III appellate courts sometimes review cases from Article I courts.

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Answer 2

The Judicial (joo DISH ul) branch of our government is the Supreme Court and other federal courts. Their job is to explain the laws of this country under the Constitution. They must decide if laws are constitutional (do not go agaUSCISt the Constitution).

Answer 3

The Judaical branch is made up of all the national courts. This branch is responsible for interpreting laws, punishing criminals, and setting disputes between states.

Answer 4

Before a bill is signed in to law the Judicial branch makes sure it's constitutional.

Answer 5

controls stores and what they do

Answer 6

protect the us constution

Answer 7

passes laws