A nurse investigates the interpretation of a state's right to grant abortions. Which of the follow-ing branches of government would the nurse be looking at?
a. Executive
b. Legislative
c. Judicial
d. Federal
ANS: C
The judicial branch interprets laws and their meaning, as in its ongoing interpretation of states' rights to define access to reproductive health services for citizens of the states. The executive branch suggests, administers, and regulates policy. The legislative branch identifies problems and proposes, debates, passes, and modifies laws to address those problems. The federal branch refers to the top level of government agencies.
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