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Question 15

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

  1. The Chief Justice
  2. The Secretary of State
  3. The PresidentCorrect answer
  4. The Speaker of the House

Official answer

the President

Explanation

Article II vests the executive power in the President, who heads the branch that carries out and enforces federal law. The Secretary of State serves under the President.

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Question 15: Who is in charge of the executive branch? · U.S. Civics Test 2008 · Questena