Which pairing of branch and primary function is correct?

Which pairing of branch and primary function is correct?

• A. Legislative - Enforces laws
• B. Executive - Interprets laws
• C. Legislative - Makes laws
• D. Judicial - Enforces laws

Answer: (C)

Understanding how government branches work helps see why this pairing is correct. The legislative branch creates laws. In a city or town, that role is played by the legislative body (for example, a city council) that passes ordinances and statutes. The executive branch carries out and enforces those laws, managing daily operations and ensuring compliance. The judicial branch interprets laws and resolves disputes under them, applying them to real cases. So, legislative and making laws lines up with the actual roles. The other pairings mix up duties: interpreting laws is done by the judiciary, not the executive; enforcing laws is the job of the executive, not the judiciary.

Understanding how government branches work helps see why this pairing is correct. The legislative branch creates laws. In a city or town, that role is played by the legislative body (for example, a city council) that passes ordinances and statutes. The executive branch carries out and enforces those laws, managing daily operations and ensuring compliance. The judicial branch interprets laws and resolves disputes under them, applying them to real cases.

So, legislative and making laws lines up with the actual roles. The other pairings mix up duties: interpreting laws is done by the judiciary, not the executive; enforcing laws is the job of the executive, not the judiciary.