As a counterpoint to separation of powers, the principle that the president, Congress, and the Supreme Court share power over the laws of the country. The U.S. system of government is sometimes called a shared-powers system.. whip.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is a cabinet-level agency responsible for enforcing the laws of the United States federal government. DOJ ensures public safety against foreign and domestic threats, including terrorism, and preventing crime.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs â Office of Justice Services (formerly known as the Office of Law Enforcement Services) provides law enforcement and corrections services to tribes which are subject to federal criminal jurisdiction, but have yet to establish their own tribal law enforcement or corrections programs.