Who interprets laws and settles disputes under the Constitution?

• A. The President
• B. The Judicial Branch
• C. Congress
• D. The States

Answer: (B)

Interpreting laws and settling disputes is the job of the Judicial Branch. In our system, Congress makes laws and the President enforces them, but the courts decide what those laws mean and how to apply them in real cases. They resolve disagreements among people, between states, or between state and federal governments, all while ensuring actions stay within what the Constitution allows. The Supreme Court and other federal courts provide the final say on constitutional questions, which is why this branch interprets laws under the Constitution. The President enforces laws, and Congress or the states create or apply laws, but they do not serve as the national interpreters of those laws.