The legislative branch, or Congress, is responsible for writing legislation. Congress also has the power to collect taxes, borrow money for the United States, regulate commerce, coin money and declare war. Congress has two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. This two-chamber system is an example of checks and balances within a single branch of government. To pass, a bill must receive at least majority approval in both the Senate and the House. In the House, that means 218 of the 435 votes. In the Senate, senators can debate a bill for as long as they like. This is often called a filibuster. To make sure that senators actually vote on a bill and don't become deadlocked with a filibuster, the senate can break up a debate and pass a bill with 60 of the 100 senators voting. Based on the passage, which of the following bills might pass Congress? Responses



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