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Which branch of government is responsible for making federal laws in the United States?

  1. Executive branch.

  2. Judicial branch.

  3. Legislative branch.

  4. Administrative branch.

The correct answer is: Legislative branch.

The Legislative branch is responsible for making federal laws in the United States. The Executive branch is in charge of enforcing laws, the Judicial branch interprets laws and the Administrative branch is responsible for overseeing executive functions.