Which of the following responsibilities are held by the legislative, rather than the executive, branch? Select all that apply.

(1 point)
Responses

writing and voting on new laws
writing and voting on new laws

providing social programs to citizens
providing social programs to citizens

selecting new judges for federal courts
selecting new judges for federal courts

determining the budget of government departments
determining the budget of government departments

determining the priorities of law enforcement agencies
determining the priorities of law enforcement agencies.

3 answers

The responsibilities held by the legislative branch rather than the executive branch are:

  • writing and voting on new laws
  • selecting new judges for federal courts
  • determining the budget of government departments

The other options, "providing social programs to citizens" and "determining the priorities of law enforcement agencies," are typically responsibilities of the executive branch.

2 answers only

The two responsibilities held by the legislative branch rather than the executive branch are:

  • writing and voting on new laws
  • determining the budget of government departments