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A Theory Of Existence Of The Fourth Control Branch Of The Government: A Comparative Analysis, Gabriel Balayan
A Theory Of Existence Of The Fourth Control Branch Of The Government: A Comparative Analysis, Gabriel Balayan
Gabriel Balayan
This paper is aimed to discuss factual existence of the fourth-independent branch of the government in the US, which could be titled as “Control Branch”. Despite the fact that it’s not constitutionally or statutorily recognized as a separate branch of the government, on the example of US Government Accountability Office and Inspector General Community, author proves the factual independence and place of this “branch” in a system of federal government, its role as an independent actor in a line with legislative, executive and judicial branches. Some examples of interaction among “four branches” are provided. Throughout the paper theoretic discussion is …