FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AFRICA Administration | The Record | Briefing Room | Visit | Español The Legislative Branch The Executive Brance The Judicial Branch The US. Federal Government ( America gov - Africa gov ) 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. There are hundreds of Federal agencies and commissions charged with handling such responsibilities as managing America’s space program, protecting its forests, and gathering intelligence. For a full listing of Federal Agencies, Departments, and Commissions, visit USA.gov . Elections & Voting Federal elections occur every two years, on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Every member of the House of Representatives and about one-third of the Senate is up for reelection in any given...
