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AP Comparative Government
The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring their constitutionality. It includes courts at various levels, from local to national, where judges make decisions based on legal principles.
The rule of law means that everyone, including government officials, must follow established laws and be held accountable for their actions.
The highest court in a country's judicial system that has final authority over legal matters.
Judicial review allows courts to examine laws passed by other branches of government to determine if they are constitutional.