Answer:
The constitution divides power across federal and local governments. The USA follows federalism, which means they divide the responsibilities of leading across multiplied connected governments. The federal government itself is also divided between three branches, the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. The executive branch includes the president, who is in charge of the army and is the commander in chief. This branch is in charge of enforcing the law. The legislative branch includes congress, they are in charge of making laws and some external affairs such as declaring and ending wars. The judicial branch includes the Supreme Court and every other federal court, they are in charge of interpreting the laws. All of the branches as well as local governments have checks and balances to ensure no individual or group gains too much power.