Which branch enforces laws in the United States government?

• A. Legislative branch
• B. Judicial branch
• C. Executive branch
• D. Administrative branch

Answer: (C)

Enforcing laws is the job of the executive branch. This branch is led by the President (along with the Vice President and the President’s cabinet) and puts laws into action through federal agencies that administer programs and enforce regulations. After Congress passes a law, it’s the executive branch that carries it out, monitors compliance, and can direct government operations through tools like executive orders within the bounds of the law. The legislative branch writes the laws, and the judicial branch interprets them and settles disputes. There isn’t a separate “administrative” branch in the Constitution; administrative tasks fall under the executive via various agencies. So the branch that enforces laws is the executive branch.