This branch of government is the "closest" to the people.

a. executive

c. the courts

b. judicial

d. legislative

The legislative branch of the government is the "closest" to the people. The correct option in respect to all the options given in this question is option "d". The legislative branch is the branch that is considered as the voice of the general mass of the country. It is here that the ideas, thoughts, laws and several other matters connected to the common people are not only discussed but also formed. The people of the Legislative branch are actually directly elected by the people.

Congress is closest to the people but I don't remember what branch that is ... I think its legislative.