J.+Powers,+Duties+&+Responsibilities

Powers, duties, and responsibilities:

Powers: The Judicial branch determines if laws that are made by the Legislative branch, go against the Constitution before they are passed. They have the power to overthrow a law that is made by congress and they have the power to determine if the President is doing something unconstitutional.

Duties: The duties of the Judicial branch include: > > > > > >
 * Listens to cases
 * Interprets the Constitution
 * Determines when citizens and when the other branches are violating the constitution
 * Helps to protect individual rights
 * Checks the other branches
 * Determines when someone is guilty or innocent of violating a law

Responsibilities: The Judicial Branch has three main responsibilities; Interpreting the Constitution, reviewing laws and deciding in cases that include state’s rights.

Sources: ~ ("The Judicial Branch." The White House. The White House, n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2015.) ~ ("Congress for Kids: [Constitution]: The Three Branches of Government." Congress for Kids: [Constitution]: The Three Branches of Government. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2015.)