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.
Seventh in the United States Presidential Line of Succession. Deputy. The United States Attorney General (A.G.) is the head of the United States Department of Justice per 28 U.S.C. Â§ 503, concerned with legal affairs and is the chief law enforcement officer and chief lawyer of the United States government.