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What are the major duties and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch?

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The Judicial Branch is one of three independent parts of the US Government, and is responsible for the federal court system. The primary responsibility of the judicial branch is to interpret and apply the laws, and ensure their constitutionality.

Major Duties

Interpreting federal laws
Interpreting the US Constitution
Resolving legal disputes
Trying criminal and civil cases
Determining guilt or innocence, degree of culpability, etc.
Imposing sentences and other legal punishment
Protecting individual constitutional rights
Considering writs, motions and other legal actions
Managing the docket and judicial caseload
Checking the power of the Legislative and Executive branches

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