Policies of the United States

Policies of the United States

The policies of the United States of America comprise all actions taken by its federal government. The executive branch is the primary entity through which policies are enacted, however the policies are derived from a collection of laws, executive decisions, and legal precedents.

Types of policies

The policies of the United States can be divided according to subject matter.
*Economic policy
**Fiscal policy
**Monetary policy
**Trade policy
*Agricultural and Food policy
*Drug policy
*Energy policy
*Environmental policy
*Foreign policy


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