Congress of the United States the legislature of the United States of America. Congress exercises general legal control over the employment of government personnel. Political Parties and Congress. Senate one of the two houses of the legislature.
It consists of two houses, the Senate (q.v.), in which each state, regardless of its size, is represented by two senators, and the House of Representatives (see Representatives, House of), to which members are elected on the basis of population. Supreme Court has no direct relations with Congress, the Supreme Court"s implied power to invalidate legislation that violates the constitution is an even stronger restriction on the powers of Congress than the presidential veto. Congress may review any actions performed by a delegated authority; and in some areas of delegated legislation, such as in proposals for governmental reorganization, Congress must indicate approval of specific plans before they go into effect. Among these are the power “to lay and collect taxes,” “borrow money on the credit of the United States,” “regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several States,” “coin money,” “establish post offices,” “declare war,” “raise and support armies,” and “make all laws” necessary for the execution of its own powers and “all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States.” This section also empowers Congress to administer the District of Columbia, which contains the seat of the federal government. Every bill passed by Congress must be submitted to the president, who, according to the Constitution, has ten days in which to sign or veto the bill.
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