The Legislative Branch consists of Congress, which is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House has 435 members with 2-year terms. The Senate has 100 members with 6-year terms. Both bodies make laws, set taxes, approve treaties and appointments, and declare war. Congress has broad powers but also some restrictions, such as not suspending habeas corpus or imposing direct taxes, while states are denied powers like coining money or making treaties.