Who makes federal laws?

The authority to make federal laws lies with Congress, which is the legislative branch of the federal government. Congress is a bicameral body composed of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. These representatives and senators are elected by the citizens to represent their interests at the national level.

When Congress proposes a law or legislation, it must be debated and passed by both houses before being sent to the President for approval or veto. This system of checks and balances ensures that no single entity has complete power over the law-making process, reflecting the democratic principles that underlie the U.S. government.

Other choices, such as state governors, the President, and local governments, do not have the authority to create federal laws. State governors enact state laws, the President can propose legislation and sign bills into law but doesn't have the sole power to make federal laws, and local governments operate under the authority of state laws, rather than creating laws at the federal level.