Congress of the United States

Supreme Court of the United States.Congress must assemble at least once a year and must agree on the date for convening and adjourning.Congress has established individual agencies to serve these specific interests.The term of Congress extends from each odd-numbered year to the next odd-numbered year.Together the two chambers of Congress form joint committees to consider subjects of common interest.Congress may also retain the right to terminate legislation by joint action of both houses.Congress exercises general legal control over the employment of government personnel.Congress, however, does have the power of impeachment.Finally, Congress has the right to investigate any subject that affects its powers.Congressional investigating committees may call witnesses and require them to produce information.