legislature

The group of representatives that makes the laws. 

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A legislature is the body of members who make laws, who write laws (and) vote to enact those laws.

Legislatures in the US includes state legislatures, but it also includes the federal government in the US House and the US Senate.

Semantic Relatives

Congress

Legislative Branch

Legislator

House Of Representatives

Law

Senate

Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 2 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

Learn more about legislature.