Who makes federal laws?

Accepted answers

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

Explanation

Congress, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives, makes federal laws.

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Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF

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Who makes federal laws?

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