Which branch of government is primarily responsible for making laws under the Constitution?

• A. Legislative
• B. Executive
• C. Judicial
• D. States

Answer: (A)

Lawmaking under the Constitution is the responsibility of the legislative branch. Congress, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives, has the power to draft, debate, and pass laws, as established in Article I. Once both houses approve a bill, it goes to the president to sign into law or veto; a veto can be overridden by a two-thirds vote in both chambers, illustrating the system of checks and balances.

The executive branch enforces laws and can influence legislation by proposing bills or implementing laws once they’re enacted. The judicial branch interprets laws and resolves questions about their meaning or constitutionality. States have their own laws within their jurisdictions, but the federal framework assigns the primary lawmaking role to Congress.