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Question 1 • United States History

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

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

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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