Legislative bodies

SENATES

Think of the upper chambers where lawmakers debate in some governments.

"Legislative bodies" points to groups that make laws, and "SENATES" fits perfectly as the plural of Senate—a key part of many governments, like the U.S. Congress. The clue plays it straight with no wordplay, relying on the direct meaning of legislative (law-making) and bodies (groups). It’s a simple definition where the answer is a common term for these institutions.