Social StudiesQuestion 95 of 120
The U.S. government is divided into three branches. Which branch makes the laws?
a.Executive
b.Judicial
c.Legislative
d.Military
Explanation
The legislative branch, Congress, makes the laws. The executive branch enforces them and the judicial branch interprets them. This separation of powers prevents any one branch from becoming too strong.
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