The legislative branch comprises Congress, which is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives. Congress has the responsibility of making laws, overseeing the executive branch, and preserving democracy through checks and balances on the president and judicial branch. Most of the legislative work is done in committees and subcommittees before bills reach the floor for debate and votes.

2. Structure US Government Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judicial Branch

3. Structure US Government Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judicial Branch President Vice President Cabinet

4. Structure US Government Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judicial Branch President Vice President Cabinet Congress Senate House of Representatives

9. Gerrymandered Districts

12. Law Making President Both chambers One chamber Full Committee Subcommittee Addressed by Representatives Public Needs

13. Law Making Process

16. Internal Structure Committee on Ways and Means Health Human Resources Oversight Select Revenue Measures Social Security Trade Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Bioterrorism and public health preparedness Education and Early Childhood Development Employment and Work Place Safety Retirement Security and Aging