Question

What are the roles and powers of congress?

Answer 1

The role of congress is to make laws. They have the power to oversee the executive branch. They are also the voice of the people.

Answer 2

Constitutional amendments have granted Congress additional powers. Congress has authority over financial and budgetary matters, through the enumerated power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.