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Interpreting

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AP US Government

Definition

Analyzing or understanding something (such as a law or text) in order to derive meaning or intent.

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Practice Questions (8)

Which institution is responsible for interpreting the constitutionality of laws in the United States?
Which action would be a response if Congress disagrees with a Supreme Court ruling interpreting a federal statute?
Which institution is primarily responsible for interpreting the First Amendment?
Which part of our government is primarily charged with interpreting and applying the rights defined by the First Amendment?
Which of the following institutions is primarily responsible for interpreting the First Amendment?
Who is primarily responsible for interpreting the meaning of the second amendment?
What organization is responsible for interpreting the meaning of the Second Amendment?
Which government institution is primarily responsible for interpreting the Constitution to address social issues?

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