The executive branches makes sure the laws passed by Congress are executed and enforces the laws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The branch is made up of the President, Vice President, Cabinet, executive departments and the federal agencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President is the head of state in the United States and Commander-in-Chief of the military. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under Article II <\/a>of the Constitution the President is charged with \u201cexecuting\u201d and enforcing the laws, as passed by Congress. The President signs legislation into law or \u201cvetos\u201d bills, although Congress can override a veto with a 2\/3 vote of both houses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The President also appoints the heads of federal agencies judges, and ambassadors, as well as justices of the US Supreme Court. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Executive branch is also charged with conducting diplomacy with other countries, including negotiating and signing treaties (which are then ratified by Congress). <\/p>\n\n\n\n The President also has the ability to issue executive orders, which direct officers of the executive branch or clarify existing laws. Executive orders can be repealed by future presidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n More details about the powers of the President are provided in Article II<\/a> of the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n