Question

What powers do the judicial branch have?

Answer 1

Answer; Interpreting state laws;

Settling legal disputes;

Punishing violators of the law;

Hearing civil cases;

Protecting individual rights granted by the state constitution;

Determing the guilt or innocence of those accused of violating the criminal laws of the state;

Explanation: The Supreme Court's role is to interpret the Constitution and limit the powers of the other branches of government. The Supreme Court's power to do this is its power of judicial review, where it determines which laws and policies are constitutional, or allowable, and which are not.