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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. Here are some of the things those people do:

The President leads the country and commands the military.

The Vice President becomes President if the President can no longer do the job and is also President of the Senate.

Department heads advise the President on issues and help carry out decisions made by the Government.

Independent Agencies also help carry out decisions made by the Government or provide special services.

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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 independe…

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The legislative branch is in charge of making laws. It is made up of the Congress and several Government agencies. Congress has two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate are voted into office by American citizens in each state. There are currently 100 Senators, 435 Representatives, 5 Delegates, and 1 Resident Commissioner. The Government Publishing Office and Library of Congress are examples of Government agencies in the legislative branch. These agencies support the Congress.

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The legislative branch is in charge of making laws. It is made up of the Congress and several Government agencies. Congress has two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate are voted into office by American citizens in each state.

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US Government for Kids: Executive Branch - President

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Kids learn about the Executive Branch of the United States Government. The President, cabinet, and Office.

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US Government for Kids: Legislative Branch - Congress

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Kids learn about the Legislative Branch of the United States Government. The Congress, House of Representatives and Senate.

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US Government for Kids: Judicial Branch - The Supreme Court

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Kids learn about the Judicial Branch of the United States Government. Judges and the Supreme Court.

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Governor is a name used for several different types of leader. A governor may be a political leader-for example, the head of a state government or the representative of a monarch (a king or queen). A governor also may be the director of an organization, such as a bank or a university. This article will focus on modern-day political governors.

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Governor is a name used for several different types of leader. A governor may be a political leader-for example, the head of a state government or the representative of a monarch (a king or queen). A governor also may be the director of an organization, such as a bank or a university.

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What does a governor do? - A governor is a leader who is elected by residents of a state. Each U.S. state has its own governor. Governors have bigger jobs than mayors because they are responsible for looking after states instea...