The Judicial Branch is responsible for interpreting the Constitution and the laws that Congress passes. A very complex court system functions to make sure that no new laws go against the Constitution. At the top is the well-known Supreme Court. This is the highest court in the United States. Only changing the Constitution will override a Supreme Court decision.

View the video at left. While watching, pay attention to the questions below. Use these to take notes - perhaps in Pages - to help guide your thinking.

Who is in the Supreme Court and how did they get there?

1. •What courts are there other than the Supreme Court and what do they do?
   

Answer the above questions in the discussion forum “Branches of Government Questions - Judicial Branch” located in Moodle.