The executive is the branch of a government charged with implementing, or executing, the law and running the day-to-day affairs of the government or state. The de facto most senior figure in an executive is referred to as the head of government. The executive may be referred to as the administration, in presidential systems, or simply as the government, in parliamentary systems.
It is usually the role of the executive to:
Enforce the law. To achieve this the executive administers the prisons and the police force, and prosecutes criminals in the name of the state.
Conduct the foreign relations of the state.
Command the armed forces.
Appoint state officials, including judges and diplomats.
Administer government departments and public services, including the work of government agencies and similar bodies.
Issue executive orders (also known as secondary legislation, ordinances, edicts or decrees).
2006-08-29 12:03:33
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answered by Anonymous
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The executive branch of Government makes sure that the laws of the United States are obeyed. The President of the United States is the head of the executive branch of government. This branch is very large so the President gets help from the Vice President, department heads (Cabinet members), and heads of independent agencies.
President: Leader of the country and commands the military.
Vice President: President of the Senate and becomes President if the President can no longer do the job.
Departments: Department heads advise the President on issues and help carry out policies.
Independent Agencies: Help carry out policy or provide special services.
hope i helped.
2006-08-29 19:04:26
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answered by Procrastination Kills. 3
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