Executive Branch

The executive branch carries out and enforces laws. It includes the President, Vice President, the Cabinet, executive departments, independent agencies, and other boards, commissions, and committees.

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Executive Office of the President

The Executive Office of the Presdent has responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the President's message to the American people to promoting the country's trade interests aboard. It consists of the following organizations:

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The 15 executive departments are the primary units of the executive branch of the federal government of the United States.

The United States Presidents

The President leads the country. He or 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.

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