How do the legislative, executive, and judicial branches check each other?

• A. The legislature passes laws, the executive enforces or vetoes them, and the judiciary interprets and can strike them down.
• B. The judiciary passes laws, the executive enforces them, and the legislature interprets them.
• C. The executive creates laws, the legislature enforces, and the judiciary punishes.
• D. The legislature enforces laws, the judiciary creates them, and the executive interprets them.

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how power is balanced among the three branches so no one can dominate. The statement that fits best says the legislative branch passes laws, the executive branch enforces them and can veto them, and the judiciary interprets those laws and can strike them down if they’re unconstitutional. This arrangement creates checks and balances: Congress writes laws but the president can veto legislation, and the courts review laws to ensure they comply with the Constitution. If a dispute or question about meaning arises, the judiciary’s interpretation guides how the law is applied, and it can invalidate laws that don’t fit constitutional requirements.