The legislative branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress. This branch has the power to “check,” or limit, the president’s power. The law-creation system in the United States, in which members are voted in by the people. Congress writes and revises bills to send to the president to sign into laws. If the president vetoes one, they can override the veto if two-thirds of the representatives disagree with the president and make the bill into a law.

Powers of Congress

—Creates bills that can be voted into laws

—Overrides the president’s vetoes with a two-thirds majority

—Confirms or rejects the president’s appointments

—Confirms or rejects the president’s treaties

—Declares war

—Impeaches the president