The role of the judiciary is to?

• A. The courts which interpret and apply the law.
• B. The executive branch that implements policy.
• C. The agency that enforces regulations.
• D. The legislature that writes statutes.

Answer: (A)

The role of the judiciary is to interpret and apply the law in the cases that come before courts, resolving disputes and upholding rights. Courts interpret statutes and common law, determine how the law should be applied to the facts of a case, and issue judgments that guide future conduct. They also act as an independent check on government power, ensuring laws and government actions comply with the Constitution. This is why the option describing the courts that interpret and apply the law is the best fit. The other options point to the executive branch (implementing policy), regulatory agencies (enforcing regulations), and the legislature (writing statutes), which are functions outside the judiciary.