Lesson Purpose
The judicial branch is the system of courts of law. The courts decide what laws mean and settle disagreements about them. In this lesson, you will learn about the duties and powers of the judicial branch. You will learn how this branch is organized.
Lesson Objectives
When you have finished this lesson, you should be able to
- describe how the judicial branch is organized,
- identify some of its powers, and
- explain some of the limits on its powers.
Lesson Terms
appeal
The bringing of a court case from a lower court to a higher court to be heard again.
Article III
federal courts
interpret
judicial review
