Congress

Legislative body in various countries.

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Congress refers to a legislative body in various countries, most notably the United States Congress, which is bicameral and composed of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒŋɡrəs/

Etymology

From Old French congrier, from Late Latin congregare 'to gather together', from com- + grex (flock, crowd).

Explain Like I’m 5

Congress is a group of elected people who make laws for their country, like deciding how to spend money or what rules everyone should follow.

Fun Facts

The United States Congress is bicameral, meaning it has two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate
The word 'congress' comes from the Latin word 'congratere,' meaning to assemble together
Many countries have a congress or parliament as their legislative body

FAQ

What does Congress do? It makes laws
Who is in Congress? Elected representatives from different areas
How does a bill become law? It goes through many steps of debate and voting

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

legislature parliament

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

government legislative body

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Senate House of Representatives

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

United States government

Indexes

body governmental political regulatory

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