Who makes federal laws?

Federal laws in the United States are created by Congress, which is the legislative branch of the federal government. Congress is composed of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Members of Congress are elected to represent the interests of their constituents and have the responsibility to draft and pass legislation. When a bill is proposed, it must be debated and approved by both houses before being sent to the President for approval.

The role of the President is to sign legislation into law or veto it, but the creation of laws is fundamentally the responsibility of Congress. The judiciary interprets and applies the laws, but it does not make laws. Similarly, states operate under their own constitutions and have their own laws, but those are separate from the federal laws created by Congress. This clear separation of powers is a foundational aspect of the U.S. government.