US federal government

The U.S. federal government is the national governing body of the United States, responsible for making and enforcing laws for the entire country. It is divided into three branches: the legislative branch, which creates laws (Congress); the executive branch, which enforces laws (the President and federal agencies); and the judicial branch, which interprets laws (Supreme Court and other courts). The federal government also manages national issues such as defense, foreign policy, and immigration, while states handle local matters. This system of checks and balances ensures no single branch becomes too powerful.