American GovernmentQuestion 38 of 128
What does the judicial branch do?
a.It writes new tax laws
b.It reviews and explains laws and resolves disputes
c.It commands the armed forces
d.It prints money
Explanation
The judicial branch reviews laws, explains their meaning, and settles legal disputes. It can decide whether a law goes against the Constitution. The federal courts, headed by the Supreme Court, make up this branch.
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