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Executive Branch Lesson Answer Key
The Executive Branch
Three Branches of Government
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The U.S. government has three branches
or parts.
One branch is the executive branch.
The President is in charge of the
executive branch.
What is the name of the President of the United
States now?
Donald J. Trump (or current President)
What is the name of the Vice President of the
United States now?
Mike Pence (or current Vice President)
What are the two major political parties in the
United States? Democratic and Republican
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican Party (or current political party)
The President’s Job
Page 2
The President has many responsibilities.
The President is Commander in Chief of
the military.
The President can sign a bill into law.
The President can veto a bill.
The President represents the United States to
other countries.
The President is in charge of the departments in
the executive branch.
The Executive Branch Word Scramble
Look at these letters. Write the new words.
GNIS = SIGN
TEVO = VETO (OR VOTE)
LIBL = BILL
RAGHCE = CHARGE
PSEDNIRTE = PRESIDENT
TRILMAYI = MILITARY
The President’s Cabinet
Page 3
The President makes important decisions
every day.
Advisors help the President make
these decisions.
The advisors are called the President’s Cabinet.
The Cabinet members are in charge of
different departments.
For example, there is a Department of
Education. The Secretary of Education advises
the President about education and schools.
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President.
Cabinet Members
Write the Cabinet Members’ position under
the picture.
4) Secretary of Agriculture
2) Secretary of Transportation
3) Secretary of Education
1) Secretary of Defense
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