The organization and system of the federal government, including its branches, agencies, departments, and their responsibilities.
Related terms
Separation of Powers: The division of powers among three branches - legislative, executive, and judicial - in order to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Bureaucracy: A complex system of administrative departments and agencies that work together to implement laws and policies.
Federalism: The sharing of power between the national (federal) government and state governments.