THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

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Overview

1Congress: the Legislative Branch of government in the Philippines

2Purpose, functions and structure of Congress

3Constitutional mandates with respect to Congress

The Legislative Branch


1 From the Latin lex, legis meaning law

2 The legislative branch broadly deals with the making, deliberation over, enactment, amendment and repealing of laws


Basic Structures

There are two basic structures for legislative branches of government:


1 Unicameral
The legislative branch consists of one chamber/house

2 Bicameral
Legislative power is vested in two chambers/houses