Question

which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the u.s. constitution?
a. legislative branch lawmakers
b. executive branch enforcers
c. military for defense
d. judicial branch interpreters
how does the principle of federalism divide power in the u.s. government?
a. between legislative and judicial
b. between national and state levels
c. between executive and judicial
d. between president and congress
what does the system of checks and balances do?
a. ensures one branch controls others
b. limits the judicial branch only
c. allows the president full control
d. prevents one branch from overreaching

Explanation:

1. In the U.S. government, the judicial branch, specifically the Supreme - Court and other federal courts, is responsible for interpreting the U.S. Constitution. This is part of their role in the system of checks and balances.
2. Federalism in the U.S. divides power between the national (federal) government and the state governments. This division is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and helps to balance power and provide for local governance.
3. The system of checks and balances in the U.S. government is designed to prevent any one branch (legislative, executive, or judicial) from becoming too powerful by giving each branch ways to limit the actions of the others.

Answer:

1. d. Judicial branch interpreters
2. b. Between national and state levels
3. d. Prevents one branch from overreaching