What is the role 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

Video: Legislative Branch of Government: Definition, Power & Function Define the legislative branch of government, understand the various powers that the branch possesses, and learn about its important function in creating legislation in this lesson. read more

The legislative branch is the only branch of the government with the power to make new laws or change existing ones. The executive branch can issue regulations, but only under the authority of laws passed by Congress. read more