The Executive Branch

Fill in the blanks. The executive branch of government enforces (carries out) the laws of the nation. The president is the head of the executive branch. The president's main job is to see that laws passed by Congress are carried out effectively. Jobs of the President Match the example to the correct job of the president. Sends a 400-page plan to Congress outlining the Federal government's spending. Prepares the annual budget Selecting the new Secretary of the Treasury and a U.S. Supreme Court justice. Appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges Executive Departments (e.g., Dept. of Defense) and Regulatory Agencies (e.g. FDA, FCC). Administers federal bureacracy Sort ways the President influences lawmaking under the correct title. Actions that the president CANNOT DO should go under the title "Does Not Influence Policy" Ways the President influences policy Appealing directly to the people Approving or vetoing legislation Appointing officials who help carry out the law Proposing laws (e.g. State of the Union) Does Not Influence Policy Adding amendments to the Constitution Overriding vetos Introducing bills Ruling a law unconstitutional Roles of the President Match the role to its correct description. Chief Executive Head of the executive branch of government Commander-in-Chief Head of the nations armed forces Chief of Party Leader of his or her political party Chief Diplomat Architect of America's foreign policy Chief Citizen Representative of all the people Chief of State Ceremonial head of the government Chief Legislator Proposes or signs laws The American government has become a lot more complicated since the days of George Washington! As a result, what has happened to the powers and responsibilities of the president?