Question

Which best describes a role of the executive branch of the federal government?

Answer 1

To put it in the most basic way:
The legislative branch makes the laws (Senate and the House of Representatives).
The executive branch carries out the laws (President).
The judicial branch interprets the laws (Supreme Court).

Answer 2

The Executive power of the Federal Government is vested into the President of the United States. The President acts as "Chief of State":

• He is the boss of millions of governments workers who work at the agencies of the Executive Branch.

• He also decides the best way to enforce the laws provided by the Legislative Branch.

• He is entitled to hire specialists who would serve as advisors regarding certain affairs on public policy.