The Role of the Judiciary in the US Legal System

What role does the judiciary play in relation to the legislative branch?

• It funds the legislative branch.

• It reviews laws to ensure they are constitutional.

• It enforces laws.

• It creates new laws.

How does the judiciary ensure laws are executed properly?

• By consulting with the executive branch.

• By enforcing the laws directly.

• By reviewing the execution to ensure it aligns with constitutional rights.

• By rewriting the laws.

Where does the judiciary process typically begin?

• At the appellate court.

• At the legislative assembly.

• At the trial court.

• At the Supreme Court.

What is the function of an appellate court?

• To conduct trials.

• To create new laws.

• To review the application of law for constitutional alignment.

• To enforce laws.

What is the role of a judge in a trial court?

• To enforce laws.

• To create laws.

• To act as a referee in disputes.

• To appeal decisions.