The executive branch has many parts. Name one.

Answers from the USCIS list

Give one of these answers. Words in light (parentheses) are optional.

• President optional: (of the United States)
• Cabinet
• Federal departments and agencies

Our explanation

The executive branch enforces (carries out) federal laws. The President leads it. The Cabinet advises the President. Federal departments and agencies help the President enforce laws and serve the people.

Remember it

P-C-D: President, Cabinet, federal Departments and agencies.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) pp. 12, 24: “The Executive Departments and agencies help the President to enforce laws, protect the country, work with other countries, and provide services to the people.”

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

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