Three Branches of Government National Constitution 政府的三个部门国家宪法.pptVIP

Three Branches of Government Lesson 2 The Executive Branch The President of the United States is the leader of the executive branch. The President’s duties are to: Enforce federal laws and recommend new ones Serve as commander in chief of the Armed Forces – Army, Navy,  Air Force and Marines Meet with leaders of other countries Lesson 2 The President’s Cabinet Carrying out the laws of the United States is a big job! To help, the President has a Vice President and department heads who advise the President on issues and help carry out policies. The Vice President serves as President of the Senate and becomes President if the President can no longer do the job. Leaders in each department are called Secretaries. These Secretaries make up the President’s Cabinet. Lesson 2 Cabinet Departments The Department of Education provides money for public schools and loans to help people attend college . It makes sure there is equal access to education and promotes educational excellence throughout the nation. The Department of Transportation is in charge of highway planning and construction; car, truck, air, and railroad safety; and the safety of waterways, ports, highways, and oil and gas pipelines. The Department of Agriculture works to support farmers and to develop and expand markets abroad for agricultural products. It protects quality in the daily food supply. The Department of the Treasury collects taxes, recommends ways to help the economy, and manufactures coins and money. Lesson 2 Cabinet Departments The Department of Defense is responsible for providing the military forces needed to protect the security of our country. The Department of Energy researches and develops energy systems that are friendly to the environment, but are not too expensive. The Department of Health and Human Services looks after peoples health and provides services that include conducting medical research, preventing diseases, and assuring the