Here's why:
* Collective noun: A word that refers to a group of people or things considered as a single unit.
* Legislature: Refers to a group of people (lawmakers) who have the power to make laws.
While a legislature is made up of individual members, it's typically treated as a single entity when referring to its overall function or actions.
For example:
* "The legislature passed a new bill." (Refers to the group as a whole)
* "The members of the legislature debated the issue." (Refers to the individuals within the group)