The Executive Branch Essay, Research Paper
COMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE BRANCHES
U.S. EXECUTIVE BRANCH
President
Vice President
Cabinet
Executive Departments
MARYLAND EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor
Lt. Governor
Comptroller and Attorney General
Executive Departments (e.g., Transportation, Health, Natural Resources, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
U.S. PRESIDENT
Age – at least 35 years old
Residency – at least 14 years in U.S.
Citizenship – natural-born citizen
MARYLAND GOVERNOR
Age – at least 30 years old
Residency – a resident and registered voter in Maryland for five years
TERMS OF OFFICE
U.S. PRESIDENT – 4 years
MARYLAND GOVERNOR – 4 years
CABINET AND EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS
U.S. CABINET
Is composed of heads of executive departments
Advises President
Is appointed by President; confirmed by Senate
Serves as long as appointing President is in office and wants members to serve
U.S. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS
Administer various areas of government, such as international affairs, national finances, use of resources, etc.
MARYLAND GOVERNOR’S CABINET
Is composed of heads of major departments
Is appointed by Governor; confirmed by State Senate
Serves as long as appointing Governor is in office and wants members to serve
3.4.1.2.12 – Functions and Powers of Executive Branches
The main function of the executive branch is to see that all laws are carried out.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Approves or vetoes all bills passed by Congress
Commands armed forces
Develops U.S. foreign policy
Appoints ambassadors and federal judges
Proposes laws and programs to Congress
Prepares federal budget
Grants pardons
Administers federal programs and services through cabinet departments
EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND
Carries out state laws and supervises work of executive departments
Approves or vetoes all state bills
Develops state policy and suggests new state laws
Grants pardons
Controls state police force and militia
Prepares state budget
Appoints judges and members of state commissions