united states congress
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the legislature of the United States government
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The United States Congress is the bicameral legislative branch of the federal government of the United States, made up of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. It is responsible for making federal laws, declaring war, ratifying treaties, and exercising other powers granted to it by the U.S. Constitution. The Senate is composed of two Senators from each state, while the House of Representatives membership is based on the population of each state.
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