1. The problem asks: Which power belongs to the judicial branch of the federal government? 2. The three branches of the federal government have distinct powers: - Legislative branch: passes laws and resolutions. - Executive branch: enforces laws. - Judicial branch: interprets laws. 3. From the options given: (a) enforcing laws - this is the executive branch's power. (b) interpreting laws - this is the judicial branch's power. (c) passing resolutions - this is the legislative branch's power. (d) recognizing foreign nations - this is an executive branch power. 4. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) interpreting laws. Final answer: **(b) interpreting laws**