The Legislative Branch

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The Congress The United States Congress is the legislative branch of

The Congress

The United States Congress is the legislative branch of the

federal government. It is bicameral, comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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Functions of the Congress making laws establishing federal courts approving the

Functions of the Congress

making laws
establishing federal courts
approving the choice of federal

judges and the Cabinet
setting taxes
borrowing money
regulating interstate commerce
impeachment and conviction of the President
declaring war
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The Congress consists of

The Congress consists of