United StatesQuestion 16 (2008 list) · System of government
Who makes federal laws?
- aThe President
- bThe Supreme Court
- cCongressCorrect answer
- dThe state governors
Why?
Congress makes federal laws. You could also say the Senate and House of Representatives, or the national legislature. The President signs or vetoes bills, but only Congress can pass them.
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?Correct answer:The Senate and the House of Representatives
Question 18 (2008 list)
How many U.S. Senators are there?Correct answer:100
Question 19 (2008 list)
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?Correct answer:6
Question 21 (2008 list)
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?Correct answer:435
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