The Constitution declares that the executive power shall reside in the president and mentions “executive departments,” but it does not go into detail
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Devlyn Brisson The Presidency Dr. Fistek The Role of the Executive Branch The Constitution declares that the executive power shall reside in the president and mentions "executive departments," but it does not go into detail about the structure or organization of the president's branch of government (Pfiffner, James 118). The Constitution grants the president limited powers, which is a good thing because we're not looking for an authoritarian leader to run our country. In this paper I will discuss the powers of the executive branch, how he faithfully executes laws, and what powers the president has that is associated with his branch. Article II Section I of the United States Constitution states, "The executive power shall be vested in a president of the United States of America." The president has many roles and performs many duties. As chief executive, the president makes sure that federal laws are enforced (World Book). To achieve this, the...


