Question

finally, the judicial branch is headed by the supreme court and its nine justices.
read the quote. what is the meaning of judicial as it is used in this context?
a related to the enforcement of government laws
b belonging to the part of the government that creates and passes laws
c related to the three branches of government
d related to the administration of justice

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "judicial" in the context of the judicial branch (headed by the Supreme Court and justices), we analyze each option:

• Option A: Law enforcement is the role of the executive branch, not judicial. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Creating/passing laws is the legislative branch’s role. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The judicial branch is one of three, but "judicial" specifically relates to its own function (justice), not just being part of the three. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The judicial branch (Supreme Court, justices) is responsible for administering justice (interpreting/applying laws, resolving disputes). This matches the context.

Answer:

D. related to the administration of justice