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| − | [[United States Federal Government]] is | + | [[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]]. The ''Government'' is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the President, and the federal courts, respectively. The powers and duties of these branches are further defined by acts of congress, including the creation of executive departments and courts inferior to the Supreme Court. |
Revision as of 15:53, 15 January 2019
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. The Government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the President, and the federal courts, respectively. The powers and duties of these branches are further defined by acts of congress, including the creation of executive departments and courts inferior to the Supreme Court.
