THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH -THE PRESIDENT

The executive branch of Government makes sure that the laws of the United State are obeyed.The President of the United State is the head of the executive branch of Government.This branch is very large so the President gets help from the Voice Presidnet, department heads (Cabinet members),and heads of other agencies.

The President's job is to approve the laws that Cogress makes. When the Senate and House approve a bill,they send it to the President. If he agrees with the law, he Sings it and the law goes into effect.

If the President does not like abill,he can refuse to sing it. When he does this,it iscalled a VETO. If the President vetoes a bil,it probably will never become alaw.(If Congress really,really wants the law very badly, they can still pass it even though the President said no. But they need alot of people in Congress to agree to that.)

Two-thirds of the members must vote"yes." The President cannot write bill.He can suggest(propose)a bill, but a member of Congress must submit it for him.The President has other responsibilities: He serves as the American Hesd of State.That means that he meets with the leaders of other countries and can make treaties with them,but the Senate must approve.The President is also the Chief of the Government.That means that he is the boss of every government worker.

Also, the President is the official head of the U.S military. He can send our troops to other countries.To actually declare war, he must get the approval of the Congress.

The President and the Vice-President are the only officials chosen by the entire country.To be President of the United States,one must be at least 35 years old.

The President has other responsibilities: he