A: The role of the judicial branch in the U.S. government is to explain laws of the country, determine if laws are constitutional and regulate the federal court system, according to WhiteHouse.gov. Members of the judicial branch are appointed by the president with confirmation from the Senate. read more
Where the Executive and Legislative branches are elected by the people, members of the Judicial Branch are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Article III of the Constitution, which establishes the Judicial Branch, leaves Congress significant discretion to determine the shape and structure of the federal judiciary. read more
Video: Judicial Branch of Government: Definition, Role & Power In this lesson we examine the judicial branch of the government, including the Supreme Court and its power of judicial review. You will learn how the Supreme Court can rule laws unconstitutional. read more
The role of the judicial branch also provides Congress with the power to create lower courts under the umbrella of the Supreme Court, such as district courts that can try federal cases, and the United States Courts of Appeals to review federal court cases. read more