A transmission problem can lead to an expensive repair. ( Photo by @Thinkstock) Transmission problems can be expensive. If you drive a car with an automatic transmission, you may have thought about what would happen if the transmission started to fail.
The Legislative branch, commonly known as Congress, which comprises the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, oversees the Library of Congress.
History US Government. The Legislative Branch is also called the Congress. There are two parts that make up Congress: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Legislative Branch is the part of the government that writes up and votes on laws, also called legislation. Other powers of the Congress include declaring war, confirming Presidential appointments for groups like the Supreme Court and the Cabinet, and investigating power.