Who is allowed to introduce a bill to Congress?

Question

Responses

a member of Congress
a member of Congress

the president
the president

interest groups
interest groups

average citizens

Answer 1

The correct response is: a member of Congress.

Only members of Congress can formally introduce bills in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. The president and interest groups can advocate for legislation or suggest ideas, but they cannot directly introduce bills. Average citizens can also suggest ideas for legislation, but they would need a member of Congress to sponsor the bill in order for it to be introduced.