ILTS Elementary Education Grades 1–6 (305) Practice Exam

The legislative branch is the part of government responsible for making laws. This branch typically consists of elected representatives who come together to draft, debate, and pass legislation that governs society. In the United States, for example, the legislative branch is comprised of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Members of these bodies work collaboratively to consider proposed laws, amendments, and other legislative measures.

While the judicial branch interprets laws and ensures they are applied fairly, and the executive branch enforces laws and oversees the administration of government functions, it is the legislative branch that initiates, debates, and enacts the laws that shape governance and societal rules. The administrative branch is not typically recognized as a distinct branch of government in the same way as the others mentioned.