01 / EXECUTIVE
Carries out the laws.
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President
Ulysses Simpson Grant
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Vice President
OPENING THE RECORD
OPENING THE RECORD
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The Supreme Court
9 justices in service
Chief JusticeSalmon Portland Chase
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Checked Sep 7, 2026