What are the jobs of the national government?

Answer 1

The national government of the United States is divided into three branches. The executive branch is headed by the President. His jobs are to be Commander and Chief of the armed forces, to be the top administer over a number of departments headed by cabinet members such as Department of Labor, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Agriculture, etc. These departments provide a variety of services and regulatory functions. The president also either approves or rejects any legislation passed by Congress, which is the second branch of the government. The legislative branch is made up by two bodies, the Senate and House of Representatives, together called the Congress. Their job is to pass laws, then send them to the President for approval or veto. The third branch is the Supreme Court. Their job is to interpret laws and apply them to specific cases.

Answer 2

The president can do three things to a bill: ignore, veto and sign. If it is vetod then it goes back to Congress and if the really like the idea and want it to become a law then if they vote 2/3 of the congress members to vote in favor of the bill becoming a law. ---- The primary responsibility of the executive branch of government is the enforcement of laws.

Answer 3

The legislative branch makes the laws, the judicial branch determines if the laws are constitutional, and the executive branch enforces the laws.

Answer 4

I don't know

Answer 5

legislative

judicial

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