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Executive Branch of Government

Executive Branch of Government
The President leads the executive branch of government, which comprises 15 departments and a number of different offices and councils, as shown in this chart, as well as independent agencies. The president selects people for the White House staff, but only nominates the heads of departments and agencies, who then must be approved by the Senate.
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United States (Government); President of the United States
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