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Government Information Resources: Branches of Government

This guide will introduce you to a wealth of government information resources and services.

Branches of Government

The United States Government is comprised of three branches, the Executive, Legislative, and the Judicial.

The Executive branch includes the President, the President's cabinet, and thousands of employees working for the president. The legislative branch includes the House of Representatives, and the Senate. The third branch is the Supreme Court and the lower courts.

Three Branches of the U.S. Government