legislative branch

• Branche du gouvernement chargée de créer les lois, généralement composée de représentants élus, comme le parlement ou le congrès.

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.

   pouvoir législatif

   • 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.