The Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch

Ruled by Laws Americans do not bow down to a king or queen. A single leader does not tell us what we can say or do. We are ruled by laws. These laws protect us and help make sure everyone is treated fairly.

People do not always follow laws or agree about what is fair. We have courts of law to punish those who break laws and to settle disagreements. The judicial branch is one part of the United States government. It watches over our country's courts and legal system. It also protects our rights.

The Constitution and the Judicial Branch In 1788, American leaders adopted the Constitution of the United States. The Constitution was a system of laws to help run the new country, This system has changed over time, but it is still used today.

The Constitution splits the U. S. government into three branches, or parts. The executive branch is led by the president. It handles most government business and departments. The legislative branch is made up of the U. S. Senate and House of Representatives. It makes laws and stands for U. S. citizens in the government. The judicial branch watches over U. S. courts and the legal system.

Sometimes the different branches work together. At other times, they work against each other. One part of the Constitution talks about the judicial branch and how it is set up. The country's courts handle federal laws that get broken. They also help decide whether new laws follow the ideas in the Constitution. However, people sometimes disagree about what the Constitution means and what it allows.