American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Which branch of government has the power to interpret and apply laws in the United States?

  1. Executive branch.

  2. Judicial branch.

  3. Legislative branch.

  4. Administrative branch.

The correct answer is: Judicial branch.

The Judicial branch is responsible for interpreting and applying laws in the United States. The Executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws, not interpreting them. The Legislative branch is responsible for creating laws, not interpreting them. The Administrative branch is not a branch of government, but rather a part of the Executive branch responsible for carrying out daily operations and implementing policies. Therefore, the best choice is B Judicial branch.

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