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Question 18

What part of the federal government writes laws?

  1. (U.S. or national) legislatureCorrect answer
  2. (U.S.) CongressCorrect answer
  3. Legislative branchCorrect answer
  4. The President of the United States

Official answer

  • (U.S.) Congress
  • (U.S. or national) legislature
  • Legislative branch

Explanation

The Constitution gives federal legislative power to Congress. Congress writes national laws through bills passed by both the House and Senate.

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