The Executive Branch by Karina Ornelas Cortez

Article II

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According to Discovery Ed, the Executive Branch is explained in Article II of the United States Constitution.

Definition

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According to Discovery Ed, The Executive Branch is the branch that executes, or carries out, the laws. In the U.S. federal government.

The White House

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The Executive Branch members report to work in the White House. The White House is located in Washington D.C. (Obamawhitehouse.archives.gov)

Organization of Roles & Jobs

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According to whitehouse.gov The U.S Government jobs and roles within the executive branch are organized with a network complex and a hierarchy. Another way is by the president monitoring as well.

Total of Members

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According to obamawhitehouse.archives.gov In total, the U.S Executive branch has over 4 million members, which includes the President, Vice President, the Cabinet, and millions of the federal employees and military personnel which enforce and carry out federal laws.

Leaders

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According to obamawhitehouse.archives.gov The U.S government the leader in this branch is the President of the United States, which the President holds multiple roles and which is chosen through the Electoral College process. The roles in the Executive branch include the President, Vice President, the Cabinet, and the chief.

Power

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According to National Archives (.gov), The executive branch has the power to implement and enforce laws passed by Congress.

Obtaining Jobs

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According to Congress.gov, The members of the executive branch obtain their jobs by plenty of methods, such as national elections, presidential appointments that require Senate confirmation, and direct hiring for civil service and support positions.

Qualifications and Requirements

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According to USA.gov, The formal requirements are being a natural-born citizen who is at least 35 years old and has been a resident for 14 years.

Names of Members

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According to USA.gov, the members of the executive branch are President: Donald J. Trump, Vice President: J.D. Vance, Secretary of State: Marco Rubio, Secretary of the Treasury: Scott Bessent, Secretary of Defense:Pete Hegseth, Attorney General: Pam Bondi .