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Article I section I of the U.S. Constitution states that Congress and Congress alone has legislative power. The job of Congress is to collect taxes, regulate commerce, provide for the common defense and promote the general welfare of the nation.
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Due to the fear of an overbearing legislature, the framers explicitly provided more details of the power and responsibilities of the legislative branch than any other branch. Those specific powers and responsibilities are laid out in Article I of the U.S. Constitution
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Surprisingly, much of the legislative process happens inside of Congressional committees. These committees serve as mini legislatures helping to control the workload and the workflow of Congress. Each house has numerous committees with the House having more than the Senate due to size, but all committees tend to function in similar ways.
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