United States Government
The United States government is the system of federal institutions established by the Constitution and federal law. It includes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, along with departments, agencies, and other bodies that carry out public responsibilities. State, tribal, territorial, and local governments are separate governmental entities with their own authorities.
The United States government is the system of federal institutions established by the Constitution and federal law. It includes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, along with departments, agencies, and other bodies that carry out public responsibilities. State, tribal, territorial, and local governments are separate governmental entities with their own authorities.
Example: Congress enacted Public Law 118-50 in April 2024, the President signed it, and federal agencies administer the funding and requirements established by the law. The example illustrates how federal institutions carry out different parts of government work.
Common misconception: The U.S. government is one office or one branch. Federal power is distributed among branches and agencies, with legal limits and oversight among them.
Sources: https://www.usa.gov/branches-of-government; https://constitution.congress.gov/