legislative branch

• Rama del gobierno responsable de crear leyes, generalmente formada por representantes elegidos, como un parlamento o congreso.

The branch of government responsible for making laws, typically consisting of elected representatives such as a parliament or congress.

1. Law-making government bodyB2formal

   The branch of government responsible for creating, debating, and passing laws.

   poder legislativo

   • The legislative branch in the United States is Congress.
   • The legislative branch reviews proposed bills before they become law.
   • Citizens elect representatives to serve in the legislative branch.