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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 holds the power to interpret and apply laws in the United States. This branch is responsible for ensuring that laws are constitutional and fairly applied to all citizens. The Executive branch, option A, is responsible for enforcing laws, not interpreting them. The Legislative branch, option C, is responsible for creating laws, not interpreting or applying them. Lastly, the Administrative branch, option D, is not a branch of government and does not hold the power to interpret and apply laws.