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Executive Branch
- Executive Branch: Responsible
for carrying out laws while also
enforcing them. Contains people
such as the president, vice
president, cabinet, executive
departments, independent
agencies, different boards,
commissions, and committees.
- President Leads the country he
is elected for. They are the head
of state, leads the federal
government, and
commander-in-chief of the
United States Armed Forces. The
President serves four year terms
but can not be voted more than
2 times.
- Qualification Include:
- Being a U. S. resident for 14 years
- At least 35 years of age
- Being a national born citizen
- Being a national born citizen
- At least 35 years of age
- Being a U. S. resident for 14 years
- Qualification Include:
- Vice President Vice president
is directly under the president
and supports him. If the
president is unable to serve,
then the vice president takes
their place and becomes
president. They can serve an
unlimited amount of four year
terms.
- Qualifications include
- Be a U.S. born citizen
- Resided in the U.S. at least
14 years
- Haven't served 2 terms as President
- Haven't served 2 terms as President
- Resided in the U.S. at least
14 years
- Be a U.S. born citizen
- Qualifications include
- The Cabinet Cabinet Members act as the
president's advisors. Includes the heads of 15
executive departments and the vice
president. The Cabinet members must be
nominated by the president and approved by
the senate (at least 51 votes)
- Department of State Developes and implements foreign policies Responsibilities include foreign
assistance, foreign military training, countering international crime, and other foreign services
- Department of the Treasury Promotes economic prosperity and ensures security of financial
systems
- Department of Defense Provides military forces to prevent war and protects the security of the
United States
- Department of Justice Enforces laws and defends the interests of the United States
- Department of the Interior Protects natural resources and conducts scientific research to protect
the ecosystem
- Department of Agriculture Develops and executes farming, agriculture, and
food policies
- Department of Commerce Responsible for improving living
standards for Americans
- Department of Labor Ensures a strong American
workforce
- Department of Health and Human Services Protects the health of all Americans and provides
essential human services
- Department of Housing and Urban Development Responsible for national policies and programs
that fulfill housing needs
- Department of Transportation Ensures fast safe efficient travel
for all Americans
- Department of Energy Advances national, economic, and energy
security for Americans
- Department of Education Promote
student education
- Department of Homeland Security Prevents and disrupts
terrorist attacks (protects the people)
- Department of Veterans Affairs Provides benefits and services to
veterans and their families.
- Department of Veterans Affairs Provides benefits and services to
veterans and their families.
- Department of Homeland Security Prevents and disrupts
terrorist attacks (protects the people)
- Department of Education Promote
student education
- Department of Energy Advances national, economic, and energy
security for Americans
- Department of Transportation Ensures fast safe efficient travel
for all Americans
- Department of Housing and Urban Development Responsible for national policies and programs
that fulfill housing needs
- Department of Health and Human Services Protects the health of all Americans and provides
essential human services
- Department of Labor Ensures a strong American
workforce
- Department of Commerce Responsible for improving living
standards for Americans
- Department of Agriculture Develops and executes farming, agriculture, and
food policies
- Department of the Interior Protects natural resources and conducts scientific research to protect
the ecosystem
- Department of Justice Enforces laws and defends the interests of the United States
- Department of Defense Provides military forces to prevent war and protects the security of the
United States
- Department of the Treasury Promotes economic prosperity and ensures security of financial
systems
- Department of State Developes and implements foreign policies Responsibilities include foreign
assistance, foreign military training, countering international crime, and other foreign services
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