8. Headed byCongress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. The main task of these two bodies is to make the laws. Its powers include passing laws, originating spending bills (House), impeaching officials (Senate), and approving treaties(Senate).
9. The legislative branch is made up of the two houses of Congress—the Senate and the House of Representatives. The most important duty of the legislative branch is to make laws. Laws are written, discussed and voted on in Congress.
10. The number of federal officials impeached by the House of Representatives includes two presidents: Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
11. Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year termsand are considered for reelection every even year.
12. Senators serve six-year terms.