Which branch enforces the law?

the executive branch
The U.S. Constitution establishes three separate but equal branches of government: the legislative branch (makes the law), the executive branch (enforces the law), and the judicial branch (interprets the law).

What is the executive branch not responsible for?

A PRESIDENT CANNOT . . . declare war. decide how federal money will be spent. interpret laws. choose Cabinet members or Supreme Court Justices without Senate approval.

Who controls each branch of government?

They are the Executive, (President and about 5,000,000 workers) Legislative (Senate and House of Representatives) and Judicial (Supreme Court and lower Courts). The President of the United States administers the Executive Branch of our government.

What powers does the executive branch have?

The executive branch carries out and enforces laws. It includes the president, vice president, the Cabinet, executive departments, independent agencies, and other boards, commissions, and committees. American citizens have the right to vote for the president and vice president through free, confidential ballots.

What powers does the Executive Branch have?

What branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

U.S. Federal Executive Branch The executive branch of the government is responsible for enforcing the laws of the land. The president, vice president, department heads (cabinet members), and heads of independent agencies carry out this mission.

Which branch of government enforces or carries out the laws?

The U.S. Constitution establishes a three-part system of government consisting of the Legislative Branch, which makes the laws, the Executive Branch, which carries out or enforces the laws, and the Judicial Branch, which interprets the laws.

What does the executive branch do with the laws?

A crucial function of the executive branch is to ensure that laws are carried out and enforced to facilitate such day-to-day responsibilities of the federal government as collecting taxes, safeguarding the homeland and representing the United States’ political and economic interests around the world.

Does the executive branch carry out laws?

The executive branch carries out or “executes” the laws primarily. The executive branch accomplishes the execution of the law through the Office of the President, Vice President, cabinet, and agencies and departments. The legislative branch primarily makes laws for the executive branch to execute.