The legislative branch makes laws (Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and Senate)
Congressional Record (Bound Edition) Daily back to 1873 (some are revised).
The executive branch carries out laws (president, vice president, Cabinet, most federal agencies)
Executive Office of the President
The Executive Office of the president communicates the president's message and deals with the federal budget, security, and other high priorities.
Executive Departments
These are the main agencies of the federal government. The heads of these 15 agencies are also members of the president's cabinet.
Executive Department Sub-Agencies and Bureaus
Smaller sub-agencies support specialized work within their parent executive department agencies.
Quasi-Official Agencies
Although they're not officially part of the executive branch, these agencies are required by federal statute to release certain information about their programs and activities in the Federal Register, the daily journal of government activities.
Independent Agencies
These agencies are not represented in the cabinet and are not part of the Executive Office of the president. They deal with government operations, the economy, and regulatory oversight.
Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Congress or the president establish these smaller organizations to manage specific tasks and areas that don't fall under parent agencies.
The judicial branch interprets the meaning of laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if laws violate the Constitution. It is comprised of the Supreme Court and other federal courts.
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