The United States Government is a representation of the citizens of the nation. It is set up to protect and serve the people, while safeguarding their rights and freedoms. The government was created by the Constitution of the United States, which outlines how it should operate and its powers. The government consists of three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch is comprised of Congress, which consists of two chambers: House of Representatives and Senate. This branch is responsible for making laws in order to protect citizens’ rights and promote their general welfare. It can pass bills into law with a majority vote in both chambers, or with help from the executive branch (President). The executive branch carries out those laws by appointing executives such as cabinet members, ambassadors, judges etc., signing treaties with other countries, granting pardons for criminal offenses etc., declaring states of emergency when needed etc. It also has control over military forces as well as foreign policy decisions. This branch is headed by the President who leads all other departments within it such as Department of State or Justice Department among others unless Congress passes legislation that overrides these decisions. The judicial branch interprets laws made by both branches through court proceedings including appeals court where Supreme Court justices preside over any legal disputes related to federal law or issues between states or foreign entities.
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