Who has legislative powers?
2007-09-18 08:33:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
An elected legislature such a the Senate or House of Representatives, or a State Senate or City Council... basically any body that has the ability to pass laws or rules.
2007-09-18 08:36:21 · answer #1 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Legislative Branches of the Federal and State governments do. Generally that power is split up amongst Senators and Representatives.
2007-09-18 15:39:49 · answer #2 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In America: Congress (Senate & House) is the Legislative Branch. But no laws are passed until the President (the Executive Branch) signs them into law.
2007-09-18 15:37:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Legislative - Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
Executive - President and his Cabinet
Judicial - US Supreme Court
2007-09-18 15:37:58 · answer #4 · answered by Phurface 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Congress (both sides, except for Nebraska, which is Unicameral) which includes the Representatives and the Senators. They pass the laws. Latin for laws is legis, the first part of legislative.
2007-09-18 15:38:37 · answer #5 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The judges stole that power when the legislators abdicated to collect bribes full time.
2007-09-18 17:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
more importantly, what are the limits of legislative powers over individual rights and decisions.
2007-09-18 15:47:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congress.
2007-09-18 15:36:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congress.
I notice that you have several fundamental questions on the workings of the US Government. Recommend that you read the Constitution, see the link below.
2007-09-18 15:41:39 · answer #9 · answered by cbmttek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋