THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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The Executive Branch governs the country as a whole.

The leader of the executive branch is the President; he chooses a Vice President, and both oversee the Cabinet.

The executive branch meets in the White House in Washington D.C. The President lives here!


The President

  • Also called the Head Of State & The Commander In Chief
  • Must enforce the laws of Congress
  • In charge of groups like the CIA & Environmental Protection Agency
  • Can sign legislation into laws or veto bills
  • Can negotiate and sign treaties with other countries
  • Is in charge of all the armed forces
  • Must give a State of the Union address to Congress each year

The Vice President

  • Substitute if the President gets sick or dies
  • Is the tie-breaking vote for the Senate

The Cabinet

There are 15 departments that all regulate different parts of the country. For example:
  • Department of Agriculture- regulates farming and food
  • Department of Education- oversees our schools & makes sure students have what they need
  • Department of Justice- law enforcement (FBI, U.S. Marshals)
  • Department of Labor- help protect employers and people with jobs
  • Department of the Treasury- oversees the U.S.'s money






How was this branch of government created?
Click on the presidential seal below to find out!
Now that you've heard that, what part of the Consitution do you think created the third and final branch?
The next page will tell you!
Now that you understand how the executive branch works, click below to learn about the Judicial Branch!

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