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Executive Branch. By Kate, Jeremy, Jennilee and Amanda. Executive Branch.
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Executive Branch By Kate, Jeremy, Jennilee and Amanda
Executive Branch Executive branch was created in 1939 by Franklin D. Roosevelt. It enforces the laws of the United States, prepares annual budget or congressional action, appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges and administer federal bureaucracy.
President The President of the United has the power of the executive branch and acts as commander in chief of the armed forces. His responsibilities include carrying out the nations laws with help of many executive offices, departments, and agencies.
Vice President The Vice President of the United States is kind of like the president’s assistant. The President determines what the vice president will do, such as working with congress or making trip abroad.
Chief Diplomat and Commander Chief Chief Diplomat directs foreign policy, appoints ambassador, and negotiates treaties with other nations. Commander in Chief uses the military in crisis at home and abroad with congressional approval or declaration of a war.
Head of State and Legislative leader Head of State is the representative of all Americans, receives foreign dignitaries and bestows honors on Americans. Legislative Leader proposes laws to congress, set goals for legislation and works to see that they are passed.
Cabinet Cabinet is the advisory body that is made up of the heads of the fifteen executive departments. It helps to consider the rules that are going to be passed.
Bibliography: The End "Executive Branch." Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids. U.S. Government Printing Office, Web. <http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/national/executive.html>. Appleby, J, A Brinkley, A Broussard, J McPherson, and D Ritchie. The American Journey: Early Years. Columbus: Glencoe, 2009. 214-223. Print.