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interpret laws

protect the constitution

hearing civil cases

determine the guilt/innocence of those who decide violet the criminal state laws

protecting individual rights granted by the state

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drafting proposed laws

all power is vested in Congress

can overturn rulings by other judges

are appointed by the president

decides if laws are constitutional

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signs laws

vetoes laws

elected every 4 years

pardons people

appoints federal judges