HISET Social Studies Practice

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Which branch of government is responsible for the law-making process?

Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Census Bureau

The correct answer is: Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch is responsible for the law-making process in the government. This branch includes two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives, which together create legislation that can become law. Members of the Legislative Branch are tasked with debating, proposing, and voting on laws, making it the core part of the law-making function within the government structure established by the Constitution. The Judicial Branch interprets laws and ensures they are applied fairly, while the Executive Branch carries out and enforces the laws. The Census Bureau is not a branch of government; rather, it is an agency that collects data regarding the population and demographics, mainly to inform legislative representation and funding but does not participate in creating laws. Thus, the correct answer highlights the specific role of the Legislative Branch in the government system.