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Features of the US system of government

Answer Text:
Features of the US system of government.
a) The federal government is made up of the legislature, executive and the judiciary.
b) Each state within the federal government functions as a republic and enjoys equal status.
c) The federal government and independent states share the power of formulating and enforcing laws.
d) All states have their constitutions but they should not be contradicting to the Federal Constitution.
e) The Supreme Court interprets the constitution.
f) The congress (Senate and the House of Representatives) is the body entrusted with legislative powers.