Q. 18 / 128American Government → Branches of Government
What part of the federal government writes laws?
OFFICIAL ANSWER
- (U.S.) Congress
- (U.S. or national) legislature
- Legislative branch
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Context
Article I of the Constitution establishes Congress as the first branch of government, reflecting the Founders' belief that the lawmaking power should rest closest to the people. Both chambers must approve a bill in identical form before it goes to the President for signature. This bicameral structure was designed to balance representation by population (House) with equal representation per state (Senate).
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