American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Who has the power to interpret and apply laws in the United States?

President.
Supreme Court.
Congress.
State governors.

The correct answer is: Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court is responsible for interpreting and applying laws in the United States. This is due to the system of checks and balances established by the U.S. Constitution, which ensures that no one branch of government has too much power. The Supreme Court, as the highest court in the country, has the final say on the constitutionality and interpretation of laws. This is in contrast to the President, who is responsible for enforcing laws, Congress, who makes laws, and state governors, who are responsible for enforcing state laws.