Executive Branch of the US Government

The Department of Labor

Oversees federal programs for ensuring a strong American workforce.

The President of the United States

Person responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws created by Congress

The Department of State

Plays the lead role in developing and implementing the President's foreign policy. Major responsibilities include United States representation abroad, foreign assistance, foreign military training programs, and countering international crime.

Department of Education

Promotes student achievement and preparation for competition in a global economy by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access to educational opportunity.

Department of Defense (DOD)

Provides the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country.

The Department of Veterans Affairs

Responsible for administering benefit programs for veterans, their families, and their survivors.

The Department of the Treasury

Responsible for promoting economic prosperity and ensuring the soundness and security of the U.S. and international financial systems.

The President has the power either to _____ or ______, although _____.

Sign legislation into law or to veto bills enacted by Congress, although Congress may override a veto with a two-thirds vote of both houses

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

The United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

Fifteen executive departments — each led by an appointed member of the President's Cabinet

These departments carry out the day-to-day administration of the federal government.

The President's Cabinet

This is an advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments. In addition to running major federal agencies, they play an important role in the Presidential line of succession.

A secondary responsibility of the Vice President of the United States

To be ready at a moment's notice to assume the Presidency if the President is unable to perform his duties

What is the purpose of the EOP?

To provide the President with the support that he or she needs to govern effectively

The primary responsibility of the Vice President of the United States

To serve as the President of the United States Senate, where he or she casts the deciding vote in the case of a tie.

The mission of the Department of Energy (DOE)

Works to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States.

Department of Transportation (DOT)

Works to ensure a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people.

How many departments exist within the EOP?

15

Department of Homeland Security

Aims to prevent and disrupt terrorist attacks, protect the American people, our critical infrastructure, and key resources, and respond to and recover from incidents that do occur.

The Executive Branch

Branch of the U.S. Government made up of the offices of the President, Vice President, Cabinet, and 15 executive departments that carry out the day-to-day administration of the federal government.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Develops and executes policy on farming, agriculture, and food

Three qualifications for the Presidency listed in the Constitution.

Must be 35 years of age, be a natural born citizen, and must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Enforces the law and defends the interests of the United States according to the law, ensures public safety against threats foreign and domestic, provides federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seeks just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and ensures fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.

E.O.P.

Executive Office of the President

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

The federal agency responsible for national policies and programs that address America's housing needs, that improve and develop the nation's communities, and that enforce fair housing laws.

The Department of Commerce

The government agency tasked with improving living standards for all Americans by promoting economic development and technological innovation.

The Department of the Interior (DOI)

The nation's principal conservation agency. Its mission is to protect America's natural resources, offer recreation opportunities, conduct scientific research, conserve and protect fish and wildlife, and honor our trust responsibilities to American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and our responsibilities to island communities.