What is the responsibility of the legislative branch?

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. Executive Branch agencies issue regulations with the full force of law, but these are only under the authority of laws enacted by Congress. read more

Other Duties . In addition to these duties it is the duty of the legislative branch to "provide for the general welfare," to create post offices and roads, and to create rules for naturalization of citizens, otherwise known as immigration. read more