Executive Branch

Definition

The executive branch is one of the three branches of the U.S. government, responsible for implementing, enforcing, and administering laws. It's headed by the president.

Related terms

Commander-in-Chief: This is another title for the president who has ultimate authority over military decisions.

Cabinet: A group of advisors to the president that includes heads of federal departments and agencies.

Veto Power: The power held by the president to reject bills passed by Congress, preventing them from becoming law unless overridden by two-thirds vote in both houses.