Us Congress (Noun)

Meaning

The legislature of the United States government.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

• The US Congress is a bicameral legislature consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
• The US Congress has the authority to declare war and regulate commerce among the states.
• Members of the US Congress are elected by the people of their respective states or districts.
• The US Congress has the power to impeach and remove the President and other federal officials.
• The US Congress meets in the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

Synonyms

• Congress
• U.S. Congress
• United States Congress

Hypernyms

• Legislative Body
• Law-makers
• Legislative Assembly
• Legislature