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?

Executive branch.
Judicial branch.
Legislative branch.
Administrative branch.

The correct answer is: Judicial branch.

The Judicial branch is responsible for interpreting and applying laws in the United States. The other branches of government do not have this specific power. The Executive branch is responsible for enforcing the laws, while the Legislative branch creates the laws. The Administrative branch is not a separate branch of government, but rather refers to the various departments and agencies that assist in carrying out the laws and policies created by the Legislative branch. Therefore, the Judicial branch is the only branch with the authority to interpret and apply laws.