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What is the term for the formal approval of a proposed law by the President in the United States?

  1. Ratification.

  2. Judicial review.

  3. Veto.

  4. Signing into law.

The correct answer is: Signing into law.

The term for the formal approval of a proposed law by the President in the United States is called "signing into law". "Ratification" refers to the official validation or confirmation of a treaty, constitution, or law. "Judicial review" is the process by which the courts interpret and evaluate the constitutionality of laws or governmental actions. "Veto" is the power of the President to reject a proposed law. Therefore, D is the most appropriate answer for this question.