What is the executive branch of government?

The executive branch is composed of the President, Vice President, and Cabinet members. President The President is the head of state, head of the U.S. government and the commander-in-chief of the U.S. military. read more

The executive branch of our Government is in charge of making sure that the laws of the United States are obeyed. The President of the United States is the head of the executive branch. The President gets help from the Vice President, department heads (called Cabinet members), and heads of independent agencies. read more

In a presidential system, the leader of the executive is both the head of state and head of government. In a parliamentary system, a cabinet minister responsible to the legislature is the head of government, while the head of state is usually a largely ceremonial monarch or president. read more