[smt88]

Our federal government works shockingly well for its size and scope. Dealing with the State Dept to replace a passport at the last minute was one of the best customer service experiences I've had in years.

The parts that are not functioning are the legislature and executive branch.

[anonuser123456]

The State Dept is run by the executive branch.

[smt88]

You're right. It would've been more correct for me to say the part that works well is employed and non-political, while the dysfunctional part is composed of mostly elected officials and their appointees.