Duties &+Responsibilities

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


 * Major Duties **
 * Interpreting federal laws
 * Interpreting the US Constitution
 * Resolving legal disputes
 * Trying criminal and civil cases
 * Determining guilt or innocence, degree of culpability, etc.
 * Imposing sentences and other legal punishment
 * Protecting individual constitutional rights
 * Considering writs, motions and other legal actions
 * Managing the docket and judicial caseload
 * Checking the power of the Legislative and Executive branches



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<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">"The Judicial Branch." //West Virginia Legislature//. Web. 29 Feb. 2012. <http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Kids_Page/11.html>.