The law is interpreted by the ............

1. Analyze the question The question asks which arm of government is responsible for interpreting the law. In Government, you should link each arm of government to its main function.

2. Explain the concept: Separation of Powers Government is divided into three arms, each with its own main role:

| Arm | Main function | |---|---| | Legislature | Makes the law (e.g., the National Assembly) | | Executive | Implements or enforces the law (e.g., the President, ministers, civil service) | | Judiciary | Interprets the law and settles disputes (e.g., the courts, judges) |

3. Step-by-step solution

• Legislature (C): it makes laws and does not interpret them, so it is wrong.
• Executive (B): it carries out and enforces laws, so it is wrong.
• President (D): the President is the head of the executive and also carries out laws, so this is wrong.
• Judiciary (A): the courts, from the Magistrate Court up to the Supreme Court, examine the meaning of laws, including the Constitution, and apply them to cases. This is correct.
• None of the above (E): this cannot be right, because option A is correct.

4. Answer The law is interpreted by the judiciary, which is option A.

5. Exam tip Remember: "Legislature Makes, Executive Executes, Judiciary Judges." Match the first letters of the verbs to the arms. Whenever you see words like interpret, adjudicate, or settle disputes, think judiciary.