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The main job of the Legislative branch of the US government, is to create new laws. They do this by proposing, introducing, writing, and voting on the laws of the nation.

Other powers include:

  • Override of the President's veto (by a two-thirds supermajority)
  • Generate new taxes
  • Declare war
  • Confirm all presidential appointments, Supreme Court justices
  • Borrow money on credit
  • Regulate international and interstate commerce
  • Coin/print money and and regulate the value
  • Provide punishment for counterfeits
  • Establish post offices
  • Raise and support armies and navy
  • Impeach and potentially convict the President of the U.S.
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