Which part of the government interprets and applies the law by making legal judgments?

• A. Civil Service
• B. Legislative Branch
• C. Judicial Branch
• D. Government

Answer: (C)

Judicial interpretation and application of law happens in the courts, where judges decide disputes by applying statutes and constitutional rules to real cases. The judicial branch is the part of government that interprets and makes legal judgments, and it also sets precedents that guide future rulings. The legislative branch writes laws, the executive enforces them, and the civil service carries out policies; understanding this separation helps explain why courts decide rights and responsibilities rather than lawmakers or administrators. For example, when people disagree about a contract, a court interprets the contract and decides who is right under the law.