Question

Government policymaking is divided into several realms. List each of the 3 realms and give 2 examples of the types of policy it makes.

Answer 1

The three realms are:

1- The Executive branch, which is responsible for implementing and administering the public policies enacted by the Legislative branch. It is made up by the President and different departments and agencies.

Examples of policies made by this branch are: appointing the heads of the federal agencies along with executing and enforcing laws.

2- The Legistative branch, which is responsible for enacting the laws of the state and appropiating the money necessary to run the government. It is made up by the House and Senate (the Congress)

Examples of the policies made by this branch are: the making of laws, and the regulation of interstate and foreign commerce.

3- The Judicial branch, which is responsible for interpreting the constitution and laws and applying them when necessary. It consists of the US Supreme Court and the Federal Judicial Center.

Examples of the policies made by this branch are: determining the jurisdiction of the federal courts and applying the law to individual cases.