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What part of the federal government writes laws?

Congress, the legislative branch.

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  1. The Supreme Court
  2. Congress ✔
  3. The President's Cabinet

Why: Congress is the legislative branch, and its main job is writing laws. The Supreme Court reviews laws and the Cabinet advises the President.

Huh, didn't know that: A bill must pass both the House and the Senate in the same form before it goes to the President.

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Why did the bill go to the library? To check out how laws are written.
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Answer: Congress. Congress is the legislative branch, and its main job is writing laws. The Supreme Court reviews laws and the Cabinet advises the President.

  1. USCIS M-1778, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version) www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/2025-Civics-Test-128-Questions-and-Answers.pdf
    (U.S.) Congress
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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