Federal Executive Branch

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The executive branch is the smallest of the three branches of government.

The president does not need Congress to approve his appointments. His appointees can take office without Congress’ approval.

The president’s bureaucracy consists of his cabinet, departments, and regulatory agencies.

The president appoints the members of the Congress.

The powers of the President are defined in the ____________________ of the United States.

The president must ____________________ the law of the land.

The president can grant _________to people in prison.

One way a president can influence policy making is by ____________ members of his cabinet who will work hard to carry out his policies.