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Question 5 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

To which branch of government does the power to interpret laws and apply the Constitution to the law belong?

Answer
A
federal
B
judicial
C
executive
D
legislative

Explanation

The judicial branch interprets laws and decides whether they follow the Constitution. This power is exercised by the courts, so the correct choice is judicial.

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