The Executive Branch

The President heads the Executive Branch of government. Some of the President's duties include making sure that the laws Congress has passed are enforced, making treaties with foreign governments, and acting as the Commander-in-Chief of the military.

Of course, the President has plenty of help in doing his job. He relies on his Vice President and members of his Cabinet (no - not the piece of furniture) to help him govern the country. The Cabinet is made up of the people who are in charge of government agencies such as the Department of Education, Department of Commerce, and Department of Health and Human Services.

 


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