Question

1. what are the powers given to the legislative branch? select all correct answers. (select all that apply)

a. collecting taxes
b. directing the military
c. striking down state laws
d. passing laws
e. approving treaties

Explanation:

• Option A: Collecting taxes is a power of the legislative branch (Congress can levy taxes).
• Option B: Directing the military is a power of the executive branch (President as Commander - in - Chief).
• Option C: Striking down state laws is a power of the judicial branch (Supreme Court's judicial review).
• Option D: Passing laws is a core power of the legislative branch (Congress makes laws).
• Option E: Approving treaties is a power of the legislative branch (Senate approves treaties).

Answer:

A. collecting taxes, D. passing laws, E. approving treaties