The term that refers to the laws passed by a congress (legislature) is "legislation." Legislation is the process of making or enacting laws through the formal enactment process of a legislative body. The legislative body may be a national or state-level organization that is responsible for passing laws and regulations that govern various aspects of society. The process of creating legislation involves the introduction of a bill, debates and discussions, committee hearings, and voting. Once a bill is passed by the legislature and signed by the executive, it becomes a law and is binding on the citizens of the country or state. (A)