American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the main function of the legislative branch in the United States?

Enforcing laws.
Interpreting laws.
Making laws.
Resolving disputes.

The correct answer is: Making laws.

The legislative branch in the United States is responsible for creating, proposing, and passing laws. This branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives, collectively known as Congress. Enforcing laws (A) is the responsibility of the executive branch, while interpreting laws (B) is the role of the judicial branch. Resolving disputes (D) falls under the jurisdiction of the judicial branch as well. The legislative branch is primarily responsible for making laws (C), which is why this choice is the correct answer.