Question 17 of 128 American Government
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
Answers USCIS accepts
- Executive branch
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
The President of the United States is in charge of the executive branch.
What it means
The executive branch carries out and enforces the laws that Congress passes. The President leads it, together with the Vice President, the Cabinet and federal agencies.
“Executive” comes from “execute,” which means to carry out.
Memory tip: President = executive (he or she executes the laws).
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The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .