What is the responsibility of the executive branch?

The President is the leader of the executive branch and is elected every four years. One president may serve a maximum of two, four-year terms. The President is responsible for appointing the heads of all executive agencies and federal commissions. read more

Including members of the armed forces, the Executive Branch employs more than 4 million Americans. The President The President is both the head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. read more

The executive branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing laws; its power is vested in the President. The President acts as both the head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. read more