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