Judiciary Branch
Definition
The Judiciary Branch is one part of the three branches in U.S. Government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice according to those interpretations.
Analogy
If our government were a football team, then think about Judiciary Branch as referee who interprets rules (laws) during gameplay and makes decisions based on those interpretations.
Related terms
Supreme Court: The highest federal court in United States which has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal courts and state court cases involving issues of federal law.
District Courts: These are general trial courts where cases start at federal level; they handle both civil and criminal cases.
Appellate Courts/Circuit Courts: These are intermediate-level courts that hear appeals from district courts.
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