Government Information: Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch - Introduction
The Legislative Branch of the United States Government is responsible for making and passing laws. The United States Congress, composed of two houses, the House and the Senate, is the primary organ of the Legislative Branch. The Legislative branch creates laws. Laws are enforced by the executive branch through regulations and interpreted by the judicial branch through the Courts.
Researching Current Federal Legislation and Regulations
- Researching Current Federal Legislation and Regulations: A Guide to Resources for Congressional StaffThis report is designed to introduce congressional staff to selected governmental and nongovernmental sources that are useful in tracking and obtaining information on federal legislation and regulations.
The United States Capitol Building
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The Legislative Process
- "The Enactment of a Law" - (online)This document from Thomas.gov is another resource to guide your understanding of how a law is enacted.