One-word substitution (vocabulary): The part of government concerned with the making of rules (i.e., laws and statutes) Definition focus: Identify the constitutionally designated branch that frames/creates laws, distinct from courts and law-enforcement. Choose the single best word that matches the definition.
Verbal Ability
One Word Substitutes
Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: Legislature
Explanation
Given data
- Target meaning: The branch of government responsible for making laws and rules.
- Options: Court, Tribunal, Bar, Legislature.
Concept/ApproachDistinguish law-making from law-interpretation and legal professions.
Reasoning through optionsLegislature — the law-making body (e.g., Parliament, Congress). Correct.Court — interprets/applies law.Tribunal — quasi-judicial adjudicatory body.Bar — the legal profession/lawyers collectively.
Final AnswerLegislature