Citizenship · System of Government

Who signs bills to become laws?

Correct answer

The President

  1. A The President
  2. B The Speaker of the House
  3. C The Vice President
  4. D The Chief Justice

Why this is the answer

The PRESIDENT signs bills to become laws. USCIS 65/20 Civics Question: 'Who signs bills to become laws?' — Answer: the President. After Congress passes a bill, it goes to the President, who can SIGN it into law or VETO it. If vetoed, Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote in both houses. This is part of the system of checks and balances between the legislative and executive branches.
Source: USCIS Civics 65/20 — Who Signs Bills

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How the three branches work, how representatives and senators are elected, and how laws are made. Numbers (100 senators, 435 representatives, 4-year presidential term) are tested. This is one of 21 Civics (65+ Applicants) questions on system of government, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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