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The legislative Branch can borow money on the credit of the u.s.

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Yes the power to borrow money on credit is a power granted for congress through article 8 of the constitution.

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Congress has the power to borrow money on behalf of the U.S.

Note that it states on behalf of the US NOT the American people.

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