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which of the following statements best describes the general process of how laws are made in the united states? a law is created by congress, signed by the president, and interpreted by the courts. a law is created by the president, signed by the courts, and interpreted by congress. a law is created by the courts, signed by the president, and interpreted by congress a law is created by the president, signed by congress, and interpreted by the courts
Under the U.S. system of separation of powers, Congress (the legislative branch) writes and passes proposed laws. The president (executive branch) signs the bill to make it law (or vetoes it, though Congress can override a veto). The courts (judicial branch) interpret the law in legal cases. The other options incorrectly assign the roles of each branch.
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A. A law is created by Congress, signed by the president, and interpreted by the courts