Title: Three Branches of Government
Headings: Three Branches of Government
Three Branches of Government
The System of Checks and Balances
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Significant Supreme Court Cases

Content: See also: Congress
Executive Branch
The White House is where the President works. Source: AP Photo/Susan Walsh
The President of the United States is the head of the executive branch, which makes laws official. The President is elected by the entire country and serves a four-year term. The President approves and carries out laws passed by the legislative branch (or he can veto them). He appoints or removes cabinet members and officials. He negotiates treaties, and acts as head of state and commander in chief of the armed forces. The executive branch also includes the Vice President and other officials, such as members of the cabinet. The cabinet is made up of the heads of the 15 major departments of the government.