Executive Branch

Executive Branch

1. Executes and enforces the laws written by Congress

2. Appoints the heads of the federal agencies

3. Negotiates treaties, and is head of state

   • Can authorize military action for up to 60 days
     • Send troops overseas

4. Nominates Supreme Court judges

   • The people he/she chooses are there for life, or if they are impeached

5. There are 15 executive departments

6. Propose federal budget

7. With Congress' permission:

   • Declare war
   • Sign treaties
   • Appoint ambassadors to foreign countries
   • Appoint justices to the Supreme Court
   • Appoint Cabinet heads

8. Sign law bills passed by Congress

   • Veto bills