Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

The branch of government responsible for making laws is the Legislative branch. This branch is specifically tasked with the creation, amendment, and repeal of laws. In the United States, including Arizona, the Legislative branch consists of elected representatives who gather in a legislature—like the Arizona State Legislature—which is typically divided into two houses (the Senate and the House of Representatives).

Members of the Legislative branch propose bills, debate them, and vote on their passage. If a bill is approved by the Legislature, it is then sent to the Executive branch for enactment. This structure exemplifies the principle of checks and balances within the government, ensuring that no one branch has unilateral control over the law-making process.

The other branches, while also integral to the functioning of government, have distinct roles: the Executive branch enforces laws and administers government functions, while the Judicial branch interprets laws and ensures their application is just and fair. The option labeled Educational does not pertain to any constitutional or government branch responsible for law-making.