Question

Which branch of government is correctly matched to its power?

(1 point)
Responses

legislative: passes laws

legislative: passes laws

executive: interprets laws

executive: interprets laws

judicial: conducts foreign policy

judicial: conducts foreign policy

legislative: commands the military

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Answer 1

can you explain to me why the others are wrong and why this one is right

Answer 2

The correctly matched branch of government to its power is:

**legislative: passes laws**

The legislative branch is responsible for making and passing laws. The executive branch enforces laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws. The judicial branch does not conduct foreign policy, and the legislative branch does not command the military (this power is primarily with the executive branch).

Answer 3

Certainly! Let's break down each of the options to understand why the correct answer is "legislative: passes laws" and why the others are incorrect:

1. **legislative: passes laws**
- **Correct**: The legislative branch of government, which includes bodies such as Congress in the United States, is responsible for creating and passing laws. This is a foundational function of the legislative branch, making this statement accurate.

2. **executive: interprets laws**
- **Incorrect**: The executive branch, headed by the President, is responsible for enforcing laws, not interpreting them. Interpretation of laws is the primary role of the judicial branch.

3. **judicial: conducts foreign policy**
- **Incorrect**: The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice, but it does not engage in conducting foreign policy. Foreign policy is primarily the responsibility of the executive branch, particularly the President and the Secretary of State.

4. **legislative: commands the military**
- **Incorrect**: While Congress (the legislative branch) has the power to declare war and provide funding for the military, the command of the military is the responsibility of the executive branch. This power typically resides with the President, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.

In summary, the legislative branch is correctly matched with passing laws because that is its primary function. The other statements incorrectly attribute powers to the wrong branches of government. Each branch has distinct responsibilities to maintain the system of checks and balances that is fundamental to democratic governance.