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CHAPTER 3: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH /
CAPÍTULO 3: LA RAMA EJECUTIVA

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The Executive is one branch of three of the US government

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In this chapter, you will learn about:

  • The Executive Branch.
  • The President of the United States.
  • The agencies in the federal government.

The Executive Branch is one branch or part of the U.S. government.[q16] The President of the United States is in charge of the Executive Branch.[q17]

The other parts of the Executive Branch are the President's Cabinet, the Vice President of the United States, and the Executive Departments and agencies in the federal government.[q46]

During the Constitutional Convention, the Founders were afraid that if the President had too much power, then the President would be above the law and could become a king or queen. The Founders believed that in the United States no one is above the law. This is called the "rule of law".[q13] The Founders believed that the President should have the power to protect and serve the people of the United States. They also believed that the President should follow the rule of law.

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En este capítulo, aprenderá sobre:

  • La Rama Ejecutiva.
  • El Presidente de los Estados Unidos.
  • Las agencias del gobierno federal.

La Rama Ejecutiva es una rama o parte del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. El Presidente de los Estados Unidos está a cargo de la Rama Ejecutiva.

Las otras partes de la Rama Ejecutiva son el Gabinete del Presidente, el Vicepresidente de los Estados Unidos, y los Departamentos Ejecutivos y agencias del gobierno federal.

Durante la Convención Constitucional, los Fundadores temían que si el Presidente tuviera demasiado poder, entonces el Presidente estaría por encima de la ley y podría convertirse en un rey o reina. Los Fundadores creían que en los Estados Unidos nadie está por encima de la ley. Esto se llama el "estado de derecho". Los Fundadores creían que el Presidente debería tener el poder de proteger y servir al pueblo de los Estados Unidos. También creían que el Presidente debería seguir el estado de derecho.

THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET / EL GABINETE DEL PRESIDENTE

THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF / EL COMANDANTE EN JEFE

VOTING FOR PRESIDENT / VOTANDO POR EL PRESIDENTE

THE VICE PRESIDENT / EL VICEPRESIDENTE

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Question 13

What is the rule of law?

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Question 17

The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

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Question 17

The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

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Question 30

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? *

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Question 36

The President of the United States is elected for how many years? *

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Question 37

The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?

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Question 38

What is the name of the President of the United States now? *

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Question 39

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? *

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Question 40

If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

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Question 41

Name one power of the president.

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Question 42

Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?

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Question 46

The executive branch has many parts. Name one.

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Question 47

What does the President's Cabinet do?

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Question 48

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

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Question 49

Why is the Electoral College important?