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18. What part of the federal government writes laws?

Answer
Congress

All USCIS-accepted answers

  • (U.S.) Congress
  • (U.S. or national) legislature
  • Legislative branch

Any of these is a correct answer at the interview. The red answer above is the simplest one to memorize.

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Official question and accepted answers from USCIS Form M-1778 (2025 civics test, 128 questions). USCIS M-1778

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