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Identify the powers of the judicial branch Objective 5.1 Identify the powers of the judicial branch

To make the final decision on what a law really means interpret laws To make the final decision on what a law really means (written by Congress)(executive action)

Hold a meeting to decide the answer to a question Conduct trials Hold a meeting to decide the answer to a question

Protect rights of citizens brought before court While the question is being debated, the court guarantees that the citizen keeps his rights

Protect rights of citizens brought before court Example: Can the police keep you in jail for 15 years while you wait for the court?

Rule on Constitutional questions Decide what the words of the Constitution really mean. Does the law fit into the Constitution?