The executive branch of the United States government consists of the Executive Office of the President, the executive departments and the independent agencies. The Executive Office of the President includes the White House offices and agencies.
Executive departments conduct the administration of the national government.
The President appoints the members of these agencies with the Senate approval. The justices hold office for life. Judges of these courts hold office for life and are appointed by the President with the approval of the Senate. This branch also includes nine administrative agencies. Each state, regardless of size or population, has two senators, who serve six year terms.