What is the legislative branch of our government?

Congress, as one of the three coequal branches of government, is ascribed significant powers by the Constitution. All legislative power in the government is vested in Congress, meaning that it is the only part of the government that can make new laws or change existing laws. read more

Our federal government has three parts. They are the Executive, (President and about 5,000,000 workers) Legislative (Senate and House of Representatives) and Judicial (Supreme Court and lower Courts). The President of the United States administers the Executive Branch of our government. read more

A branch may use its powers to check the powers of the other two in order to maintain a balance of power among the three branches of government. Legislative - Makes Laws Congress is composed of two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives. read more