Which branch of government interprets laws?

• A. The Judicial branch.
• B. The Legislative branch.
• C. The Executive branch.
• D. The Administrative branch.

Answer: (A)

Interpreting laws means figuring out what a law means and how it should be used in real situations. That work is done by the Judicial branch. Judges read the words of laws, decide their meaning, and resolve disputes about how laws should apply. They also check if laws fit the Constitution, which protects the rights of people and limits government power. So, the Judicial branch is the one that interprets laws.

The Legislative branch writes or creates laws, which is why its job is to make rules. The Executive branch enforces laws by ensuring they are carried out. The Administrative branch isn’t a standard separate branch in this setup, and interpreting laws happens in courts within the Judicial branch.