United States Congress

The bicameral United States Congress is the national legislature of the United States of America. The role of Congress, and that of the United States President and the United States Judicial System are defined in the United States Constitution.

Members of Congress's lower house, the House of Representatives, each represent a Congressional district, which are all of roughly the same population. They are elected to two year terms. Since their districts are roughly the same size, the more populous states have more representatives.

The member of Congress's upper house, the United States Senate, are elected to six year terms, and each state is entitled to two Senators apiece.

Bills are considered in both houses. Bills have to be passed by both houses. A bill does not become law until it is passed by both houses, and is then signed by the President. When a President declines to sign a bill into law, it is called a Presidential veto. Members of Congress can over-ride a veto with a supervote.