the legislative branch of government is called?

Question

this question is for a government packet and im stuck

Answer 1

In the USA, that branch is called the Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.  In other nations it may be called the Parliament (e.g. England), National Assembly, Bundestag (Germany), Knesset (Israel), etc.

Answer 2

Congress and the Senate are legislative because they make and pass laws.