Federal Government
Explore information and services from all three branches of the federal government, federal laws, and national service agencies.
Government Branches & Services
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Executive Branch
- President
- Vice President
- Cabinet Departments (15)
- Independent Agencies
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National Services
- Social Security
- Medicare/Medicaid
- Veterans Services
- Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Federal Law Enforcement
Types of Federal Law
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Federal Statutes
Laws passed by the U.S. Congress
- Codified in the U.S. Code (U.S.C.)
Examples:
- Civil Rights Act
- Immigration and Nationality Act
- Tax Code
- Affordable Care Act
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Federal Regulations
Rules made by federal agencies to implement statutes
- Agencies derive authority from Congressional laws
- Published in:
- Federal Register (daily)
- Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Examples:
- EPA, FDA, SEC, IRS, etc.
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Federal Case Law (Common Law)
Interpretations of the Constitution, statutes, and regulations by courts
- Established by:
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Courts of Appeals
- U.S. District Courts
- Sets legal precedents (stare decisis)
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Treaties
International agreements made by the President and ratified by the Senate
- Legally binding and have the same authority as federal statutes
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Executive Orders
Issued by the President
- Direct federal agencies
- Cannot override laws passed by Congress or the Constitution
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Administrative Law Decisions
Rulings by administrative law judges (ALJs) in federal agencies
- Important in areas like:
- Immigration (EOIR)
- Social Security
- Labor law (NLRB)
- Trade and tariffs