Who enforces laws passed by Congress?

• A. Executive Branch
• B. Legislative Branch
• C. Judicial Branch
• D. State Governments

Answer: (A)

Enforcing laws passed by Congress is the job of the Executive Branch. After Congress writes a law, the President and federal agencies implement and enforce it, carrying out investigations, administering programs, and ensuring the statute operates in practice. The President directs these agencies and can set how the law is applied through orders and leadership. The Judicial Branch, meanwhile, interprets laws and settles disputes over their meaning or constitutionality, not their day-to-day enforcement. State governments handle law enforcement within their borders, but for laws that apply nationwide, the enforcement role sits with the Executive Branch.