Congress
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Government Context
Used specifically to refer to formal legislative bodies in a government setting. Congress passed a new environmental law.
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Capitalized Usage
Always capitalized when referring to a specific governmental body, such as the 'U.S. Congress'. She dreams of being elected to Congress.
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Not a Synonym
'Congress' and 'Senate' are not interchangeable; the Senate is part of Congress. He was confused about the difference between the Senate and Congress.