Many southerners were by this decision because it said a. dred scott now would be freed b. slavery was unconstitutional c. restricting slavery was unconstitutional d. slaves were not property

legislative branch:

one of the three branches of government divided between the senate and the house of representatives.

- creates or makes laws

- power to override a veto

executive branch:

one of the three branches of government, headed by the president.

- enforces or carries out laws

- power to veto a bill sent to it by congress

judicial branch:

one of the three branches of government, headed by the chief justice of the supreme court.

- interprets laws

- power to declare laws or actions by the government unconstitutional

i think the answer is a and i hope this ; ))