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Creating a Constitution — Quiz

Question 4 • US History

What does the Constitution state about the interaction of the judicial branch and new laws?

Answer
A
The judicial branch can decide how the Constitution should be applied to new laws.
B
The judicial branch cannot act upon a new law until a state court brings a case to the Supreme Court.
C
The judicial branch does not have the authority to repeal a law for five years.
D
The judicial branch cannot overturn a new law without the approval of the executive branch.

Explanation

The judicial branch interprets laws and determines whether they are consistent with the Constitution. This power allows courts to decide how constitutional principles apply when a new law is challenged. So the correct choice is A: the judicial branch can decide how the Constitution should be applied to new laws.

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