Primary Role

Definition

The primary role refers to the main responsibility or function performed by something or someone. In terms of Congress, its primary role is to create, debate, and pass laws that affect the nation as a whole.

Related terms

Lawmaking: This term refers to the process of creating laws through proposing, debating, amending, and ultimately passing legislation.

Oversight: Oversight involves monitoring and reviewing the actions of other branches or agencies within the government to ensure they are acting in accordance with laws and regulations.

Representation: In Congress, representation means elected officials acting on behalf of their constituents' interests and views when making decisions or voting on legislation.