Congress power refers to the authority granted to the United States Congress, which is composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate. This power allows Congress to make laws, levy taxes, regulate commerce, declare war, and oversee other branches of government.
Related terms
Separation of Powers: Separation of powers refers to the division of government responsibilities among different branches (legislative, executive, judicial) in order to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Checks and Balances: Checks and balances are mechanisms built into the U.S. government system that ensure no single branch becomes too dominant by providing each branch with ways to limit or control the actions of other branches.
Legislation: Legislation refers to laws passed by a legislative body such as Congress. It includes statutes enacted by Congress as well as regulations established by government agencies based on those statutes.