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? asked in Politics & GovernmentGovernment · 6 years ago

whats the purpose of the united states congress?

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  • Don't Fear The Reaper
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    To express the will, purpose and values of the people (congress) and states (senate) in the conduct and laws of the US and the Federal government.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    Work 100 days a year and make $187,000 plus huge contributions from business for passing favorable bills. Stirring up trouble overseas, giving their friends government contracts. Thats it.

  • Mike W
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    The duties and powers of Congress are listed in Article I of the Constitution.

    https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/articlei

  • ?
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    To make laws. That's all.

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    Check power.

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    Right now GOP are losers. So you put it together the answer.

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