United States Federal Government

United States Federal Government (alternatively known as the Federal Government of the United States or, simply, United States Government; hereinafter, the Government) is the national government of the United States.

Branches

The Government is composed of three distinct branches. The powers and duties of these branches are further defined by acts of the Congress, including the creation of executive departments and courts inferior to the Supreme Court.

Congress

United States Constitution vests legislative powers in the Congress.

President and the office

United States Constitution vests executive powers in the President.

Federal courts

United States Constitution vests judicial powers in the federal courts, which include the Supreme Court and the courts that are inferior to the Supreme Court.