Question

In the U. S. , there is a third separate branch, the judicial branch, consisting of the state and national courts.

Answer 1

The U.S. has three co-equal branches of government: the executive branch led by the President, the legislative branch consisting of Congress, and the judicial branch consisting of the federal and state court systems. The judicial branch interprets laws and determines their constitutionality. Staying independent from the other two branches is crucial to checks and balances within the U.S. government.