Which body is responsible for making laws?

• A. The Cabinet
• B. Congress
• C. The Supreme Court
• D. The President

Answer: (C)

Lawmaking is done by Congress, the legislative branch. A bill is drafted and debated in Congress, then must be approved by both houses. After both houses pass it, the President can sign it into law or veto it; if vetoed, Congress can still enact the bill with a two-thirds vote in both houses. The Cabinet mainly serves as advisers to the President and does not create laws. The Supreme Court’s role is to interpret laws and determine their constitutionality; they may strike down laws but do not make them. So the body responsible for making laws is Congress.