Who Makes Federal Laws
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Federal laws are created by the legislative branch of the United States government. The legislative branch is comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Members of the House and Senate introduce bills (proposed laws) to create legislation that impacts the whole nation. A bill must pass both chambers and be signed by the President before it becomes a law.
The process of passing a law begins with a member of Congress introducing a bill in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. Once it is introduced, it goes through multiple committees and debates.
The Constitution gives Congress the power to make laws. The House and Senate have certain responsibilities, and they must work together to make laws. If the House of Representatives and the Senate pass the same bill (with or without amendments), the bill is sent to the president.
The President can then sign the bill into law or veto it. If the bill is vetoed, Congress can override the veto with a simple majority vote in both houses. If the President does not sign the bill or veto it within 10 days, it automatically becomes law.
Making federal laws is a complex process and not something that happens overnight. It requires the work of many people from both the House and Senate. Ultimately, the process is overseen by the Constitution and the President of the United States.