Question

Can someone help me?
Which of the following is true of the legislative branch?

a. It leads the Armed Forces.
b. It can ratify treaties.
c. It is made up of nine members.
d. Its members are chosen by the Electoral College.

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed {\boxed {\sf B. \ It \ can \ ratify \ treaties }}$

Explanation:

The legislative branch is Congress, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Their job is to create laws.

Let's analyze each answer choice.

A. It leads the Armed Forces

• This is false. The President, or executive branch, is the commander in chief.

B. It can ratify treaties.

• This is true. Congress does have the power to ratify treaties.

C. It is made up of nine members.

• This is false. The Supreme Court, or judicial branch, has 9 justices, but Congress has 535 members.

D. Its members are chosen by the Electoral College.

• This is also false. The president and vice president (executive branch) are chosen this way, but Congress members are direct election.

The correct answer is B: it can ratify treaties.