Title: What are the Three Branches of Government
Headings: What are the Three Branches of Government
What are the Three Branches of Government
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Content: The Executive
In the United States the executive branch of the government includes the President, Vice President and Secretary of State and selected cabinet members. The President is the Head of State and government and is also the commander-in-chief during war time. The President is to uphold the constitution and ensure that all laws are faithfully executed. The President must sign all laws passed by the U.S Congress and may veto (override) them if necessary. The president is able to sign international treaties, but any decision based on these treaties must be passed through the Congress. The President is able to appoint Supreme Court justices and federal judges and enact executive orders. The Vice President is the head of the senate and can vote to break tied votes. The Vice President is also responsible for counting and reading out the results of the presidential vote. The secretary of state is responsible for U.S foreign policy and dealings. The Judiciary
The Judiciary branch of the U.S government is the United States Federal courts.