Fourth Branch
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The term Fourth branch refers to governmental agencies which have powers on the level of those of the traditional three branches, the executive, legislative, and judicial, or nongovernmental agencies which can greatly influence the operation of the government.
Governmental examples
United States of America
- Office of the Independent Counsel
- Interstate Commerce Commission (No longer exists)
Note: The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has 5 branches.