How many branches of the U.S. government are there, and which branch of the United States government does the FBI fall under?

Avoid not knowing the three branches of the United States government and that the FBI falls under the executive branch. The executive branch is responsible for enforcing and administering federal laws that the legislative branch enacts. The judicial branch makes up the court system and evaluates laws.

"There are three branches of the United States government: legislative, executive, and judicial. The FBI falls under the executive branch, whose duties are to enforce and administer federal laws."

"The U.S. government comprises three branches to ensure a separation of powers. The branches are the legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial branch. The executive branch administers and enforces federal laws, so the FBI falls under the executive branch."