Title: How U.S. Government is Organized
Headings: How U.S. Government is Organized
How U.S. Government is Organized
3 Branches of the U.S. Government
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch

Content: It includes the president, vice president, the Cabinet, executive departments, independent agencies, and other boards, commissions, and committees. American citizens have the right to vote for the president and vice president through free, confidential ballots. Key roles of the executive branch include: President – The president leads the country. He/she is the head of state, leader of the federal government, and commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. The president serves a four-year term and can be elected no more than two times. Vice President – The vice president supports the president. If the president is unable to serve, the vice president becomes president. He/she can serve an unlimited number of four-year terms. The Cabinet – Cabinet members serve as advisors to the president.