The Executive Branch

Fill in the blanks. The executive branch of government executes (carries out) the laws of the land. The president is the head of the federal executive branch. The president's main job is to see that laws passed by Congress are carried out effectively. Roles of the President Match the role to its correct description. Chief Executive Head of the executive branch of government; enforces laws Commander-in-Chief Head of the nations armed forces Chief of Party Leader of his or her political party Chief Diplomat Leader of America's foreign policy Chief Citizen Representative of all the people, acts as a role model Chief of State Ceremonial head of the government Chief Legislator Proposes laws for Congress to consider What is the purpose of the cabinet and regulatory agencies? hold the government accountable help carry out laws edit, debate, and pass bills declare laws unconstitutional Which branch has the power to call Congress into special session? Legislative Executive Judicial Which branch is being checked when the president vetoes a bill? Legislative Executive Judicial Which requires action by the legislative and executive branches? declaring laws unconstitutional enforcing federal laws filling an empty spot on the Supreme Court issuing an executive order The president is the commander-in-chief of the military but only the Congress can declare war. This is an example of: Checks and balances Federalism Rule of Law Democracy Both the president and the governor... create laws determine the outcome of court cases command US troops at war create budgets Who is in charge of approving the president's appointments like Secretary of the Treasury? Supreme Court General Assembly Congress Governor