Executive branch

The part of the government that carries out or enforces the laws. 



Word Structure

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branch

Sentence Examples

The President leads the executive branch.

Executive agency employees serve the executive branch.

The Vice President is in the executive branch.

Semantic Relatives

Cabinet

Executive Agency

Executive Office

Federal

Governor

Local

Mayor

President

Vice President



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 1 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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