The federal government refers to the central authority of a country that has power over multiple states or regions within its jurisdiction. In the United States, it is composed of three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.
Related terms
State Government: This term refers to the governing body that has authority over an individual state within a country.
Separation of Powers: It is the division of governmental powers among different branches (executive, legislative, and judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Checks and Balances: This concept ensures that each branch of government can limit or control the powers of other branches to maintain a balance of power.