HISET Social Studies Practice

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Which of the following is NOT one of the branches of government?

Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Administrative

The correct answer is: Administrative

The correct answer is "Administrative" because the United States government is divided into three main branches: the Legislative, the Executive, and the Judicial. Each of these branches has distinct powers and responsibilities established by the Constitution. The Legislative branch is responsible for making laws and is comprised of Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws and is led by the President of the United States, along with the Vice President and the Cabinet. The Judicial branch interprets the laws and includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts. "Administrative" is not recognized as a separate branch of government in this framework. It typically refers to the operational actions taken by specific agencies within the Executive branch, but it does not constitute a distinct branch in the way that the other three do.