The courts' role refers to the responsibility of the judicial branch in interpreting laws, resolving disputes, and upholding justice.
Related terms
Judicial Activism: When judges interpret laws broadly to address social issues or correct perceived injustices.
Judicial Restraint: When judges limit their interpretation strictly to what is written in the law, leaving policymaking decisions to elected officials.
Appellate Court: Intermediate-level courts that review decisions made by lower trial courts and determine if there were any errors in applying the law.