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Executive Branch

American President, leader of the executive branch

Defense Department, responsible for U.S. armed forces

Justice Department, responsible for federal law enforcement

State Department, responsible for U.S. foreign policy

Treasury Department, responsible for U.S. fiscal affairs

checks and balances in the federal government

creation of executive branch under Article II of U.S. Constitution

Q & A About American Politics

see also United States (Government)

Understanding the Modern American Presidency

administrative agencies

branches of the U.S. government

cabinet – individual administrations

former agencies and departments

Government Reorganization Act of 1939

independent agencies

organizational chart of the executive branch

President and Vice President

separation of powers

United States government structure (overview)

United States government, description of

various governments around the world


	Defense, Department of

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