The executive branch is one of the three branches of the U.S. government; it includes the president, vice president, presidential advisors and Cabinet, 15 executive departments, as well as hundreds of other bureaus and agencies. U.S. government employees within the executive branch play a variety of critical roles, such as issuing passports, maintaining public lands, printing money, monitoring the economy, and supporting health programs.
The Executive Branch by the Numbers
14 facts about the president and other senior U.S. government officials who lead the executive branch
The executive branch is one of the three branches of the U.S. government; it includes the president, vice president, presidential advisors and Cabinet, 15 executive departments, as well as hundreds of other bureaus and agencies. U.S. government employees within the executive branch play a variety of critical roles, such as issuing passports, maintaining public lands, printing money, monitoring the economy, and supporting health programs.
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The Supreme Court by the Numbers
15 facts about the highest court in the land
The Supreme Court is part of the judicial branch, one of the three branches of the U.S. government. The Supreme Court was established by the U.S. Constitution, which gave it jurisdiction over all federal laws. Read these 15 facts about the nation’s top court.
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The U.S. Senate by the Numbers
12 facts about the upper chamber of the United States Congress
The Senate is part of the legislative branch, which has the power to make laws. Some of the chamber’s key responsibilities include approving treaties and nominations for appointed U.S. government officials, including Supreme Court justices and Cabinet leaders. The Senate was designed to give each state — no matter the size of its population — equal voting power.
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The U.S. House of Representatives by the Numbers
18 facts about the larger chamber of the United States Congress
The House of Representatives is part of the legislative branch, which has the power to make laws. It was designed to be closely connected to the will of the people: The House gives states voting power based on the size of their populations, and voters have always elected House members directly.
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The 19th Amendment by the Numbers
Key facts about how women gained the right to vote
2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed American women the right to vote. But the struggle for women’s suffrage started much earlier. Here are some of the historical highlights, as well as facts about women’s role in the electorate today.
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Voting by the Numbers
7 facts about voting in the U.S.
When most Americans turn 18, they are eligible to cast a ballot for their local, state, and federal representatives. Let’s take a closer look at the facts about voting in America.
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