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What is the Legislative Branch?
The Legislative Branch
Who is part of the Legislative Branch?
What is the Different Between The Senate and The House of Representatives?
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The branch of the United States government that has the power of making or enacting laws.​
House of Representatives
Senate
Both
- Larger
- Can impeach officials
- Initiate revenue bills
- More institutionalized
- Party loyalty
- Have their own agendas
- Use committees
- Ratify treaties
- Confirm presidential nominations
- Can try to impeach officials
- Less disciplined
- Can​ filibuster
The House of Representatives and the Senate make up the Congress.
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