Title: The Judicial Branch
Headings: The Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch
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What are the Branches of Government
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch
The judicial branch is in charge of deciding the meaning of laws, how to apply them to real situations, and whether a law breaks the rules of the Constitution. The Constitution is the highest law of our Nation. The U.S. Supreme Court, the highest court in the United States, is part of the judicial branch. The Supreme Court is made up of 9 judges called justices who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The justices hear cases that have made their way up through the court system. The main task of the Supreme Court is to decide cases that may differ from the U.S. Constitution. Once the Supreme Court makes a decision in a case, it can only be changed by a later Supreme Court decision or by changing or amending the Constitution. This is a very important power that can affect the lives of many people. More In this section
What are the Branches of Government
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch