Legislative Branch

Tawatha Booker
April 4, 2001
Period 1
English



The United States Congress is the oldest democratic legislature in the world. The Legislative Branch has been in operation every since the late 1700’s. This branch is the most influential Legislative Branch in the world. Congress makes decisions that affect not only the U.S., but also economics and security of many other nations. Congress is a democratic body because its members are elected by and represent the American people. Members of Congress meet, debate, and vote on issues that affect both their constituents’ local interests and the interest of the nation as one. The idea of representative government that so inspired the United...