The United States Executive Branch

Who is Joe Biden's Vice President

Kamala Harris 1st female vice president in US History

Cabinet turnover for Biden

NBC Sept 8, 2023 says that Biden's cabinet has a 94% retention rate, which is unusually high for cabinet member retention

What positions make up the executive branch?

President, Vice President, Cabinet

Who is the current president of the USA?

The 46th and current president of the United States is Joseph R. Biden, Jr. He was sworn into office on January 20, 2021. He is a Democrat.

What is the role of the Vice President?

The Constitution names the vice president of the United States as the president of the Senate. In addition to serving as presiding officer, the vice president has the sole power to break a tie vote in the Senate and formally presides over the receiving and counting of electoral ballots cast in presidential elections.

What does the US Chief of Staff do?

The Office of the Chief of Staff is responsible for directing, managing and overseeing all policy development, daily operations, and staff activities for the President. This office coordinates and communicates with all departments and agencies of the Administration. The staff of this office assists that effort by organizing the affairs of the Chief and Deputy Chiefs of Staff. The staff also assists the Chiefs of Staff in their duties as advisors to the President.

What responsibilities does the President of the United States hold according to the US Constitution?

The President is both the head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.

What is the cabinet and what does it do?

The cabinet is the the official advisory counsel to the president and includes the Vice President and executive departments. he Cabinet's role is to advise the President on any subject he or she may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office.

Commander in Chief

The role of the president as supreme commander of the military forces of the United States and of the state National Guard units when they are called into federal service

Chief of Staff of the United States

Jeff Zients

First Lady Jill Biden's Initiatives

- Public Education : As a classroom teacher for over 30 years, advocating for increased educational opportunities for all students, of all ages, is close to her heart. From championing universal pre-school, teacher recruitment and retention, opportunities for career-connected learning, and more affordable options for education after high school, including free community college, Dr. Biden continues her work promoting quality education for everyone. - Military Families : In the spring of 2021, Dr. Biden announced the next phase and priorities of Joining Forces, her White House initiative to support military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. In her first two years, she visited 24 military installations; worked with Joining Forces partners to support over 30 events with the military-connected community; and launched an interagency working group with the National Security Council, which secured over 80 commitments and proposals across the federal government to support military families. Through her Joining Forces work, she has advocated for: increased economic opportunities for military spouses; additional educational programming and support for military children; more focus on health and wellness in the military community; and improved resources for caregivers and survivors, including military and veteran children in caregiving homes.

What positions make up the US Presidential cabinet?

1. Vice President 2. Secretary of State 3. Secretary of the Treasury 4. Secretary of Defense 5. Attorney General 6. Secretary of the Interior 7. Secretary of Agriculture 8. Secretary of Commerce 9. Secretary of Labor 10. Secretary of Health and Human Services 11. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 12. Secretary of Transportation 13. Secretary of Energy 14. Secretary of Education 15. Secretary of Veterans Affairs 16. Secretary of Homeland Security 17. Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency 18. Director of National Intelligence 19. United States Trade Representative 20. United States Ambassador to the United Nations 21. Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers 22. Administrator of the Small Business Administration 23. Director of the Office of Management and Budget 24. Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy 25. Director of the Central Intelligence Agency 26. Chief of Staff

Requirements to be President

35 years old, natural-born citizen, US resident for 14 years

Joe Biden political career

36 years as a US Senator for Delaware 8 years as the Vice President of the USA under President Barack Obama

How long is a President's term?

4 years, can serve 2 terms for a maximum of 8 years

How old is Joe Biden?

81 years old Born Nov 20, 1942 Oldest President in United States history

What is Joe Biden's political policy?

Build Back Better "Build a Modern Infrastructure": The United States has consistently underinvested in the development of workers and millions of positions in rising industries, such as construction and healthcare, have not been fulfilled. President Biden's Build Back Better Plan would invest in training initiatives to help the millions of American workers to create high-quality employment in expanding fields through high-quality career and technical education paths and registered apprenticeships. "Position the U.S. Auto Industry to Win the 21st Century with technology invented in America" "Achieve a Carbon Pollution-Free Power Sector by 2035" "Make Dramatic Investments in Energy Efficiency in Buildings, including Completing 4 Million Retrofits and Building 1.5 Million New Affordable Homes": Schools were faced with an estimated shortage of 100,000 teachers before the pandemic, which undermined the education of children. President Biden's Build Back Better Plan will address the lack of teachers and enhance the education of teachers, including providing teacher residencies and by developing programs that provide greater results and generate more POC teachers. During the course of the school year, it would extend free school food to another 9.3 million students and assist families buy food in the summer. The plan includes investing in modernizing school infrastructure to ensure school buildings are up to date, energy efficient, robust, and have technology and laboratory equipment to educate children for the future. "Pursue a Historic Investment in Clean Energy Innovation" "Advance Sustainable Agriculture and Conservation" "Secure Environmental Justice and Equitable Economy Opportunity

Who did Joe Biden run against in the 2020 election?

Donald Trump

Who is the First Lady?

Dr. Jill T Biden

Has Joe Biden used military forces abroad during his presidency?

Yes. The first time was Feb.25. He sent two war jets to Syria where they dropped seven bombs on facilities used by Iran-supported militias. An estimated 17 people were killed. President Biden, who has warned of a heavy reliance on American military intervention, is now the seventh consecutive U.S. president to order strikes in the Middle East.

Requirements to be Vice President

be a natural-born U.S. citizen; be at least 35 years old; be a resident in the U.S. for at least 14 years.