Legislative Branch

Article I of the Constitution establishes the legislative or lawmaking branch of government. It has a bicameral, or two-house Congress—the Senate and the House of Representatives—and agencies that support Congress.

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About the Legislative Branch

The legislative Branch enacts legislation, confirms or rejects presidential appointments, and has the authority to declare war.

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How Laws Are Made and How to Research Them

Learn how laws, regulations, and executive orders are made and how to look them up.

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Legislative Agencies

The legislative branch includes Congress and the agencies that support its work.

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