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Congress is the legislative branch of the US government.
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Legislature is another name for congress
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How many braches does the American government have?
The American government has three branches the judicial lesgislative and executive the legistlative is also known as Congress with two houses the Senate and House of Representatives. The President is part of the executive branch. The Supreme Court is part of the judicial branch. Hope this helps.
What is the political features of Mexico?
Mexico has a form of government known as "federal representative republic", with three government branches: the executive, presided by a president, the legislative composed by a bi-cameral congress, and the judiciary.The legal system of Mexico is based on the "civil law", also sometimes known as Continental European law.
What were the major powers given to the legislative branch?
In the US, there are three branches of government, each with its own important functions. The legislative branch, better known as congress, is the only branch that can make new laws, or change existing laws. Congress also has the power to levy taxes, and it can also pass spending bills to keep the government operating. Congress can over-ride a presidential veto. And congress has the power to declare war. I enclose a link about the many different powers the legislative branch has.
What are six ways congress check the other branches of government?
Congress has the ability to impeach the President, and remove judges from office for improper conduct. Congress can also make laws and override a presidential veto of a bill. Congress also has the power to give approval on budget spending and approve judges and supreme court justices.
What is the official name of the legislative branch of the federal government?
The legislative branch is also known as Congress. Congress is made up of both the House of Representatives as well as the Senate.
Which branches of government can be influenced by lobbyists?
Congress is most influenced by lobbyists. The lobbyists write bills for the members of congress so the people they work for are protected or provided for in bills. Lobbyists also give free gifts, memberships, dinners, trips, and tickets to congress to influence their votes.
What is Congress also known as?
It is known as the People's House.
The constitution consists of seven that explain the branches and functions of the US government?
The constitution consists of seven ________ that explain the branches and also functions of the united states government?
The legislative branch is also known as?
Congress
What does the constitutions necessary and proper clause do?
It gives powers to Congress that allow the government to meet new challenges.
Why is the power of the government divided between three branches why not give all the power to the president?
Because if you gave all the power to the President, then he could just pass any law. If you have the 3 branches, then, they can it goes through all the branches and they decide if the President is being selfish. Also, the Congress can (if best for the people and so forth), kick the President out!
In which branch of the government would you find Congress which creates laws?
the legislative branch...congress does also
