The militia group that defeated Burgoyne troops at Bennington, Vermont was the "Green Mountain Boys"--although it should be noted that not all the people fighting in this group identified themselves as such.
One of the main powers of the majority party in both houses of Congress is that both the houses can introduce legislation on any subject they deem fit, except for raising revenue. This is one of the most important powers that the majority party holds in both hoses of the Congress. The President is the ultimate person to pass the legislation.
it is called sovereign state