U.S. History STAAR ( State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) Practice Test

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Which branch of government carries out laws?

Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Administrative

The correct answer is: Executive

The executive branch of government is responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws. This branch is headed by the President at the federal level, who is tasked with ensuring that laws passed by the legislative branch are implemented effectively. The executive branch also includes the Vice President and the Cabinet, which is made up of the heads of various federal departments and agencies. In a broader context, this role encompasses various functions such as executing policies, managing the day-to-day operations of government, and administering the various programs established by law. This includes law enforcement, overseeing governmental agencies, and ensuring that the laws established by the legislative branch are put into action according to their intent. The other branches, while crucial to the government system, have distinct functions. The legislative branch is responsible for making laws, and the judicial branch interprets and applies these laws in court. The administrative function often refers to aspects of the executive branch, but the primary responsibility for law enforcement resides explicitly within the executive branch.