Intermediate scrutiny is the most common test used by the courts when deciding if a law or policy is constitutional. The Supreme Court will define and determine if the laws are constitutional and act as judicial review.
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The Judicial Branch is one of three independent parts of the US Government, and comprises the Article III constitutional courts. The primary responsibility of the judicial branch is to interpret and apply the laws, and ensure their constitutionality.The Judicial Branch comprises the US District Courts, the US Court of International Trade, the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts and the Supreme Court of the United States. The US District Courts try both civil and criminal cases; the appellate courts consider appeals based on violation of federal law and infringement of constitutional rights.Supreme Court opinions help shape federal policy and determine the application of laws. The Court also resolves disputes between two or more states.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
No, the state supreme courts only interpret policy for legislation or the constitution specific to the state over which it presides. The state supreme court is the final arbiter on those issues. On questions of Federal and constitutional law, the Supreme Court of the United States holds more authority.