The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

Answers from the USCIS list

Give this answer.

• Executive branch

Our explanation

"Execute" means to carry out. The Executive Branch enforces, or carries out, federal laws. The President leads it. The Vice President and the Cabinet are also part of this branch.

Remember it

Executive = the boss who carries out laws. The President is the boss of the Executive Branch.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide p. 11: "The President of the United States is in charge of the Executive Branch." p. 12: "The Executive Branch enforces federal laws."

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF, USCIS)

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