The United States federal government, whether you feel it is a beacon of democracy or a symbol of modern political gridlock, was undeniably a revolutionary institution at its time of formation.
Split into three branches, each sector is designed to check the others’ power and balance it out so that no one branch can propagate tyranny. Within each of those branches are countless federal employees carrying out the duties delegated to that particular third of the government.
What are the three branches of government?
The three branches of the US federal government are:
- Executive
- Judicial
- Legislative
What does the executive branch do?
The executive branch is occupied by the presidency. It includes not just the president, but also their cabinet and the vice president. The executive branch is charged with carrying out the laws.
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