The executive branch of the United States government is established by Article II of the Constitution. This article outlines the powers and responsibilities of the President, including the execution of Federal Laws, conducting foreign relations, and serving as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. It also details the processes for presidential elections and the criteria for presidential eligibility.
Article II of the Constitution pertains to the executive branch.
Article 2 of the Constitution
Article II of the Constitution
the executive branch gets its power from the constitution. The federal executive branch is empowered by Article II of the US Constitution, subject to the "checks and balances" of the other two branches and by the People (as part of the political process).
The Executive Branch and Legislative Branch.
Article 2 section 1For the most part it's in Article II. There are a couple of references to the executive branch in other articles (for example, veto power is discussed in Article I).
The President is chief executive officer of the Executive Branch.
The legislative branch is not part of the executive branch. While the executive branch is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, the legislative branch, composed of Congress (the House of Representatives and the Senate), is tasked with making and passing laws. Both branches operate independently within the framework of government, as established by the Constitution.
No, senators are not part of the executive branch. Senators are members of the legislative branch of the U.S. government, specifically the Senate, which is responsible for making laws. The executive branch, headed by the President, is separate and is responsible for enforcing laws. Each branch has distinct powers and responsibilities as outlined in the Constitution.
Article 2
article 1
The executive branch is just the President