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.
In addition, the Department of Justice undertakes all manners of criminal activity existing on a national level, which includes crimes occurring on both foreign and interstate levels; the following federal agencies and departments are among the 59 total that exist under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Justice: