It is a colorless, practically odorless, poisonous, and hygroscopic liquid with a sweetish taste. It is miscible in water, alcohol, ether, acetone, and ethylene glycol.[ It is a solvent for nitrocellulose, resins, dyes, oils, and other organic compounds.
The chief justice, at the apex of the judiciary system, is one of the most powerful people in the country. Yet despite this pivotal role in society, the Supreme Court and the lower courts are the least-known branch of the federal government.
The Constitution of the United States divides the federal government into three branches to ensure a central government in which no individual or group gains too much control: 1  Legislative â Makes laws (Congress)  Executive â Carries out laws (President, Vice President, Cabinet)