Which statement about the High Court's role is true?

• A. The High Court interprets the Constitution and resolves disputes between levels of government
• B. The High Court conducts elections
• C. The High Court creates policy decisions for Parliament
• D. The High Court has no constitutional role

Answer: (A)

The High Court’s role is to interpret the Constitution and settle disputes about which level of government can legislate on a given matter. It acts as the guardian of constitutional limits, deciding when federal or state laws exceed their powers and resolving conflicts between the Commonwealth and the states (or between different levels of government). It does not run elections or create policy for Parliament; its job is to interpret and apply laws and to strike down laws or actions that are unconstitutional. So this statement is true because it directly reflects the Court’s constitutional and jurisdictional functions.