The Executive Branch

 The Executive Branch

The leader of the Executive Branch is the President of the United States. The President holds all the power for this branch of the government and the other members report to the President.  The President is seen as the leader of the US Government and is both the head of state and the Commander-in-Chief of the US armed forces.Other parts of the Executive branch include the Vice President, the Executive Office of the President, and the Cabinet.

One of the main powers of the President is the power to sign legislation from Congress into law or to veto it. A veto means that, even though congress voted for the law, the President does not agree and therefore does not have to sign it into law. The legislation can still become a law if two-thirds of both the houses of Congress vote to overturn the veto. This is all part of the balance of powers put into place by the Constitution.

 

• The Cabinet of the President dates back to the beginnings of the Presidency itself. It was established in Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution. The Cabinet's role is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member's  office.The Cabinet includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments.Which departments are included in the Cabinet? Select the link below to find out.
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