Question 18 of 128

What part of the federal government writes laws?

Accepted Answers

  • • Congress
  • • The legislature
  • • Legislative branch

Why This Matters

Congress, made up of the Senate and House of Representatives, is the legislative branch responsible for writing and passing federal laws.

Memory Tip

Congress writes laws. Legislature = legislation = laws.

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System of Government(American Government)

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