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Fourth branch of government

The fourth branch of government is made up of organizations that help the President, Congress, and the courts carry out their jobs. These organizations are called federal agencies or bureaucracies. Some of these agencies are the Environmental Protection Agency, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Social Security Administration. The fourth branch plays an important role in making sure that the laws passed by Congress and signed by the President are followed, and they help form policies to improve our lives. They also handle tasks like protecting the environment and helping provide safety and security for all Americans.