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Legislature - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A legislature is the law-making body of a political unit, usually a national government, that has power to amend and repeal public policy. Laws enacted by legislatures are known as legislation. Legislatures observe and steer governing actions and usually have exclusive authority to amend the budget or budgets involved in the process.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legislature
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State Legislature (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A state legislature in the United States is the legislative body of any of the 50 U.S. states. The formal name varies from state to state.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_legislature_(United_States)
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SparkNotes: Congress - The Functions of Congress
A summary of The Functions of Congress in 's Congress. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Congress and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
http://www.sparknotes.com/us-government-and-politics/american-government/congress/section3.rhtml
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What Does Congress Do for Me?
Ask the average American how his or her daily life is affected by Congress, and you will probably get a short answer, and maybe an unfavorable comment about how Congress really doesn't do much.
http://centeroncongress.org/what-does-congress-do-me
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What Does Congress Do? - Scholastic
Congress is the legislative, or lawmaking, branch of our national government.
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/what-does-congress-do
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Legislative Process - How Bills Become Laws
The 14 basic steps required for a bills to become laws in the United States Congress.
http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/uscongress/a/legprocess.htm
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The Legislative Process - Library of Congress
Article I of the U.S. Constitution grants all legislative powers to a bicameral Congress: a House of Representatives and a Senate that are the result of a "Great Compromise" seeking to balance the effects of popular majorities with the interests of the states.
https://www.congress.gov/legislative-process
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The Legislative Process - House
Laws begin as ideas. First, a representative sponsors a bill. The bill is then assigned to a committee for study. If released by the committee, the bill is put on a calendar to be voted on, debated or amended.
http://www.house.gov/content/learn/legislative_process/
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Delegation of Legislative Power
Questions often arise whether legislative authority can be delegated.
http://www.ncsl.org/research/about-state-legislatures/delegation-of-legislative-power.aspx
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The Legislative Branch - White House
Article I of the U.S. Constitution establishes a Legislative Branch with a House and Senate. Check out their duties.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/legislative-branch
