2008 test · Question 37· System of Government
What does the judicial branch do?
Official answers
- reviews laws
- explains laws
- resolves disputes disagreements
- decides if a law goes against the Constitution
This is question 37 of 100 on the 2008 civics test, in the “System of Government” part of American Government. In the interview, the officer asks up to 10 questions and you need 6 correct answers to pass.
The same question is also on the 2025 test, as question 51, with different official answers:
- Reviews laws
- Explains laws
- Resolves disputes disagreements about the law
- Decides if a law goes against the U.S. Constitution
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