Does the US Congress make or suggest laws?

Answer 1

The President suggests laws, and Congress makes laws. A President can stop a bill from becoming a law (that's called a veto), but it can become a law anyway if at least 2/3 of each house of Congress vote in favor of it (that's called overriding the veto).

A President may not legally decide which Federal Laws he/she will enforce and which he/she will not enforce. (Regarding the question of why we keep allowing him to do so, I don't have the answer to that.)

Answer 2

The President suggests laws, and Congress makes laws. A President can stop a bill from becoming a law (that's called a veto), but it can become a law anyway if at least 2/3 of each house of Congress vote in favor of it (that's called overriding the veto).

A President may not legally decide which federal laws he/she will enforce and which he/she will not enforce. (Regarding the question of why we keep allowing him to do so, I don't have the answer to that.)


In the United States, the US Congress originates bills that may become laws. If a bill passes both houses of Congress, the bill is sent to the president to sign into law. The president may veto a bill in several ways, however, based on the question, presidential vetoes are another topic.

Answer 3

In the United States, the US Congress originates bills that may become laws. If a bill passes both houses of Congress, the bill is sent to the president to sign into law. The president may veto a bill in several ways, however, based on the question, presidential vetoes are another topic.

Answer 4

Yes, they do!