U. S. Government/U. S. Branches/Executive Branch


 * 1) The powers and responsibilities of the executive branch is found in Article 2 of the Constitution.
 * 2) The executive branch is headed by the president of the United States, the chief executive officer of the nation.

Powers of the Executive Branch

 * Executes the law of the land.
 * Prepare the annual budget for congressional actions.
 * Appoint cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges.
 * Administers the federal bureaucracy.

In What Ways Does the Executive Branch Influence Policy making?

 * 1) Propose legislation in an annual speech to Congress. This is the State of the Union Address.
 * 2) Appeal directly to the people to push for legislation.
 * 3) Approve or veto legislation.
 * 4) Appoint officials who interpret and execute the laws. These appointed officials make up the Judicial Branch, agencies, and regulatory groups.

Chief of State

 * 1) Ceremonial head of the government.

Chief Executive

 * 1) Carries out laws
 * 2) Issues executive orders
 * 3) Appoint Officials who are then approved by the Senate
 * 4) Head of large bureaucracy

Chief Legislature

 * 1) Ask Senators and Representatives to sponsor bills
 * 2) Gives State of the Union Address
 * 3) Sign/Veto Bills
 * 4) Propose the annual budget
 * 5) Calls special sessions of Congress

Commander-in-Chief

 * 1) Has final responsibility for the military
 * 2) The War Act allows the President to send troops into combat for 60 days WITHOUT Congress approval

Chief Diplomat

 * 1) Deals with foreign countries
 * 2) Appoints ambassadors.
 * 3) Makes treaties which are then approved by the senate
 * 4) Makes executive agreements with other countries that do NOT need Senate approval

Chief of Party

 * 1) Supports party members in Elections
 * 2) Gives jobs to party supporters, also known as patronage.

Chief Citizen

 * 1) Representative of the people.