What Is the Executive Branch?

by James Bow

The executive branch of the United States government is responsible for putting laws into action. This book carefully explains the workings of the executive branch, from its most visible figure, the President, through to the vice president, cabinet, and executive departments and agencies. Key roles such as the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Attorney General are profiled. A comparison to other executive powers in state and local governments, as well as other countries, is also included.

32 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2013

About the author

I was born in downtown Toronto on April 19, 1972 and lived there until my folks moved up to Kitchener in 1991 so I could attend the University of Waterloo. I’ve lived in Kitchener ever since. I’ve been trained as an urban planner, and I’ve worked as a database manager, web designer, circulation manager, administrative assistant, layout designer and office manager. The one consistent thing about my varied academic and professional career has been a love of writing.

Reviews

[Autumn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually enjoyed this book and hope that you guys will read it too. My mom is letting me read this for school because we are learning about the government. I have two mor to read and they are called "what is the legislative branch" and "What is the judicial branch". Everything they expllained to me maid sence because they explain the words that they know kids or other probably would not know about. I would definetly recommend teachers or parents to let their kids read this too. My opinion is that it is a lot easier to understand.