Who makes federal laws?

Federal laws in the United States are made by Congress, which is the legislative branch of the federal government. Congress is a bicameral body composed of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Both chambers must agree on a proposed piece of legislation, which can then be sent to the President for approval or veto.

The legislative process involves drafting, debating, and amending proposed laws (bills), allowing for input from various stakeholders and the public. Once a bill is passed by both houses of Congress, it is sent to the President, who can either sign it into law or reject it. If the President vetoes the bill, Congress can still enact it by overriding the veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers.

In contrast, while the President has significant influence over the legislative agenda and can propose laws, they do not have the authority to make laws independently. The Supreme Court's role is to interpret laws, not to create them, and the Cabinet is comprised of advisors to the President, which means they do not participate in law-making either.