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Legislative branch

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Legislative Branch the branch of government that makes laws.
Congress the national lawmaking body of the United States, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Senate the upper house of Congress, where each state has two senators.
House of Representatives the lower house of Congress, where representation is based on population.
Bicameral having two houses or chambers (like Congress)
Bill a proposed law.
Law a rule made by the government and enforced by authorities.
Regulate to control or manage something by making rules.
Impeach to bring formal charges against a government official.
to bring formal charges against a government official. the president’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
Override to cancel or reject a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote.
Committee a group of members in Congress that studies bills and issues.
Speaker of the House the leader of the House of Representatives.
Majority Party the political party with the most members in a house of Congress.
Minority Party the political party with fewer members in a house of Congress.
Census a population count every ten years that determines representation in the House.
Constituent a person who is represented by an elected official.
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