United States Federal Government

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA


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The Federal Government is established by Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the U.S. Constitution which create the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches respectively. In order to prevent the tyranny of any part of the government, each branch is given certain powers over the other two. While the Federal Government bears the responsibility of administrating the country on a national level, sovereignty is derived from the American people who directly elect members of Congress and indirectly elect the President, who appoints bureaucrats and federal judges with approval from the Senate. By design, the powers of administration granted to the Federal Government are limited by the Constitution. Examples of these powers include coining currency, conducting foreign affairs, and declaring war. Importantly, many more theoretical powers are granted to the various State governments, or the people, as stated by the 10th Amendment to the Constitution.​