A legislative body is a group of elected officials responsible for making laws and governing a country or region. This body can take various forms, such as a parliament, congress, or assembly, depending on the political system in place. Members of the legislative body debate proposed laws, known as bills, and vote on whether to approve or reject them. In many democracies, the legislative body is divided into two chambers, such as the House of Representatives and the Senate in the United States. This structure allows for a system of checks and balances, ensuring that no single group has too much power in the law-making process.