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.
An artistâs sketch of Solicitor General Donald Verrilli arguing a case before the Supreme Court. This is part of the book The U.S. Supreme Court: Equal Justice Under the Law, published by the State Department's Bureau of International Information Programs. By Elena Kagan. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and former Solicitor General of the United States. I am very pleased to have this opportunity to describe to a distinguished international audience the role of the Office of the Solicitor General in the United States.