responsibilities of the executive branch
The executive branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing laws; its power is vested in the President. The President acts as both the head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Independent federal agencies are tasked with enforcing the laws enacted by Congress.The President's Cabinet is an advisory body made up of 15 leaders from each agency.he President acts as both the head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Independent federal agencies are tasked with enforcing the laws enacted by Congress. The President's Cabinet is an advisory body made up of 15 leaders from each agency.