The Department of the Treasury (Executive Branch) does the actual borrowing, but it must be authorized by a law passed by the Congress (Legislative Branch) and either signed by the President or passed over his veto.
the executive branch
Interest on the money
Government spending comes directly from taxes. The government also borrows money.
Bonds
Borrows it or collects it from taxpayers.
The branch of the government that can coin money is the Legislative branch, which is Congress.
The government does not make money. The government borrows around 137 billion, 83 million dollars.
calculating a budget deficit
calculating a budget deficit
The government does not make any money. The government borrows around 4 billion, 506 million a day.
issuing Treasury bonds and other government-backed securitiesThe U.S. government borrows money byissuing Treasury bonds and other government-backed securities
The Executive Branch