The U.S. Executive Branch is led by the President, who serves as both head of state and Commander‑in‑Chief, responsible for enforcing federal laws, directing national policy, and overseeing foreign affairs. The Vice President supports this role and is first in the line of succession. The branch includes 15 executive departments, numerous independent agencies, and the Executive Office of the President, together employing over 4 million people to administer and implement federal law. Key presidential powers include issuing executive orders, negotiating trea
The Executive Branch
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