Question

which activities in the box are responsibilities of the executive branch?
group a

• approve constitutional amendments
• pass laws
• approve federal judges
• make a vetoed bill a law

group b

• carry out laws
• sign bills into law
• name federal judges
• veto bills

○ group a
○ group b

Explanation:

Group A's activities (approving amendments, passing laws, approving judges, overriding vetoes) are powers of the legislative branch (Congress). Group B's activities: carrying out laws is the core executive function, signing bills into law, nominating federal judges, and vetoing bills are all key responsibilities of the executive branch (led by the President in the U.S. system).

Answer:

Group B