Legislative branch

The part of government that makes laws.



Word Structure

LEH-ji-sley-tiv

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branch

Sentence Examples

Congress is the legislative branch.

The legislative branch writes and passes bills.

The legislative branch can tax and spend.

Semantic Relatives

Congress

Legislator

Legislature

House Of Representatives

Law

Senate



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 1 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

Learn more about Legislative branch.