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Question 16

Who makes federal laws?

  1. The Supreme Court
  2. The state governors
  3. The President
  4. CongressCorrect answer

Official answer

  • Congress
  • Senate and House (of Representatives)
  • (U.S. or national) legislature

Explanation

Article I gives all federal legislative power to Congress. The President can sign or veto bills but cannot write them, and the courts interpret laws rather than make them.

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