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.

Given data

• Target meaning: The branch of government responsible for making laws and rules.
• Options: Court, Tribunal, Bar, Legislature.

Concept/Approach
Distinguish law-making from law-interpretation and legal professions.

Reasoning through options
Legislature — 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 Answer
Legislature