Department of Defense
executive branch
They are in charge of the EXECUTIVE BRANCH of government (in their state).
No. It is a part of the Executive Branch.
The Executive Branch. United States Customs and Border Protection is an agency of the Department of Homeland Security.
The CIA is an independent agency and does not "fall under" any of the departments under the Executive Branch. A good reference for these types of questions is www.usa.gov
The Drug Enforcement Administration is part of the executive branch. Think of it this way: The legislative branch makes laws, the executive branch enforces laws. Law enforcement entities are considered part of the executive branch of government, meaning that they fall under the direction of the President of the United States, but are subject to judicial branch or legislative branch oversight.
It's not. Law enforcement is a function of the Executive Branch of government, not the Legislative Branch. The US Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the United States. He is also the head of the US Department of Justice. State and local police departments are likewise considered part of the Executive Branch of government.
No, the Executive Branch enforces the federal laws through the agencies that fall under it (FBI, NSA, etc) The Judicial Branch interprets the the U.S Constitution to set new laws into a legal standard.
Courts fall under the judicial branch of government. This branch is responsible for interpreting laws, resolving disputes, and ensuring justice is served in accordance with the law. The judicial branch operates independently of the executive and legislative branches, maintaining a system of checks and balances within the government.
In most countries, law enforcement and military matters fall under the jurisdiction of the executive branch. So, putting down a rebellion is the responsibility of the executive branch. However, the legislative branch may pass laws regulating how this rebellion is to be handled (punishments, amnesties, etc.).
State laws fall under the jurisdiction of the judicial branch of government. If a law is thought to be unconstitutional or unjust it is reviewed in the highest court ,the supreme court.
Laws are enforced by the Executive Branch, through its various agencies. Agencies like the FBI, U.S Marshals Service, DEA, and ATF all fall under the Executive Branch of government.