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 (A) enforces laws and the legislative branch (C) creates laws, but they do not have the power to interpret them. The administrative branch (D) typically refers to the various agencies and departments that assist the executive branch in carrying out its duties, so it is not an accurate answer for this question.

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