ARTICLE 1, SECTION 1 - ALL LEGISLATIVE POWERS HEREIN GRANTED SHALL BE VESTED IN A CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES...

Short Version -- This is a summary of the important issues covered in this section of the US Constitution. 

  • Congress alone has the power to make laws.
  • Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Long Version -- This is the text of the Actual US Constitution 

All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.