There seem to be many different meanings for "the fourth branch of government."
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The fourth branch of government refers to
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We have three branches in the US
Executive (president etc)
Legislative (congress)
judicial (supreme and other courts)
The press is sometimes referred to as the "fourth estate". However "the people" are part of governing so I would claim the the people is the answer.
Executive (president etc)
Legislative (congress)
judicial (supreme and other courts)
The press is sometimes referred to as the "fourth estate". However "the people" are part of governing so I would claim the the people is the answer.