A legislative body is a governing body that is responsible for making laws. GOVERNMENT (10 letters) is a term used to refer to the governing body of a nation or state. DIET (4 letters) is the name of the Japanese legislature. SENATE (6 letters) is the upper HOUSE of the legislature in many countries, including the United States. ASSEMBLY (8 letters) is the lower HOUSE of the legislature in many countries, including the United States. PARLIAMENT (10 letters) is the name of the legislature in many Commonwealth countries. CONGRESS (8 letters) is the name of the legislature in the United States. HOUSE (5 letters) is the name of the lower HOUSE of the legislature in the United Kingdom.