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The authority to interpret the law is the court's power to scrutinize the meaning of laws based on legislative intent and the rights of the accused. Both attorneys argue why the law may apply to them and the judge chooses the argument he prefers.

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An official whose main job was to interpret the law and act as judge in court cases?

A judge


When can a court interpret a law?

The courts interpret a law when the meaning, application, or constitutionality of a law is part of a case before the court. Appellate courts are more likely to be called upon to interpret laws than trial courts.


What is the authority to interpret law called?

Jurisdiction


Is function of the court to interpret and apply the law?

Yes. A court's function is to interpret and apply the laws.


An official whose main job was to interpret the law and act as a judge in court cases is called?

A JUDGE! Or in lesser cases: a Magistrate, or in even lesser cases, A Justice Of The Peace.


Who interprets the establishment clause?

Courts interpret the law.


Why is the judicial branch a part of government?

They interpret the law


The judicial branch is to interpert?

If you mean the job then yes, they interpret our laws. By interpret, they decide whether the law is constitutional or not.


Is the function of the courts to interpret and apply the law?

Yes. A court's function is to interpret and apply the laws.


Which group often argued with Jesus about how to interpret the law?

The Pharisees


Do civil law judges to make law?

No, laws are enacted by a government/legislature. However if the laws are not worded clearly the judiciary can and do interpret them at trials and this becomes case law. Sometimes case law can appear significantly different to what was originally enacted.


Whose last names will be used when naming the task force?

Commander