This document discusses different types of lawmaking bodies and how they create laws. It begins by explaining that Congress is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives and passes federal statutes. It also describes how states each have their own two-house legislatures that create laws related to issues within their jurisdiction. Additionally, it mentions that local governments like cities and counties can pass ordinances. The document outlines the process bills go through to become laws and how administrative agencies and courts also interpret and create law through their rulings and regulations. It concludes by briefly discussing international lawmaking bodies like the European Union and United Nations.