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The executive branch of Government makes sure that the laws of the United States are obeyed. The President of the United States is the head of the executive branch of government. This branch is very large so the President gets help from the Vice President, department heads (Cabinet members), and heads of independent agencies. * President: Leader of the country and commands the military. * Vice President: President of the Senate and becomes President if the President can no longer do the job. * Departments: Department heads advise the President on issues and help carry out policies. * Independent Agencies: Help carry out policy or provide special services
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This Branch administers and carries out the laws passed by the Legislative Branch. It is headed by the President. The executive branch basically makes sure the laws that the Legislative branch makes are followed. In other words, they carry out laws made by the Legislative branch. Except for Congress and the Federal Courts, practically ever activity of federal government is carried out by the executive branch.
The Con's to this branch of government are that it could be very hard for the legislative branch and executive branch to come to an agreement when it comes to passing laws.
The President has a large staff to help him. He also appoints a cabinet who run the various exectutive departments , answer to him and give advice when needed. The military has the joint chiefs of staff to help with military matters.