Title: Branches of the U.S. Government | USAGov
Headings: Branches of the U.S. Government
Branches of the U.S. Government
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Infographic: 3 Branches of the U.S. Government
How the U.S. Government Is Organized
Legislative Branch of the U.S. Government
Legislative Branch Agencies
Executive Branch of the U.S. Government
Executive Branch Agencies, Commissions, and Committees
Executive Office of the President
Executive Departments
Executive Department Sub-Agencies and Bureaus
Independent Agencies
Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Quasi-Official Agencies
Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government
Supreme Court
Federal Courts and Judicial Agencies
Confirmation Process for Judges and Justices
Infographic: How the Supreme Court Works
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Content: Legislative Branch Agencies
The legislative branch includes Congress and the agencies that support its work. Architect of the Capitol
Congressional Budget Office
Congressional Research Service
Copyright Office
Government Accountability Office
Government Publishing Office
House Office of Inspector General
House Office of the Clerk
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
Library of Congress
Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
Office of Compliance
Open World Leadership Center
Stennis Center for Public Service
U.S. Botanic Garden
U.S. Capitol Police
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Executive Branch of the U.S. Government
The executive branch carries out and enforces laws. It includes the president, vice president, the Cabinet, executive departments, independent agencies, and other boards, commissions, and committees. American citizens have the right to vote for the president and vice president through free, confidential ballots. Key roles of the executive branch include: President —The president leads the country. He or she is the head of state, leader of the federal government, and Commander in Chief of the United States armed forces. The president serves a four-year term and can be elected no more than two times. Vice president —The vice president supports the president. If the president is unable to serve, the vice president becomes president.