serve as head of the executive branch
to enforce laws he doesn't agree with
a budget to carryout its duties
faithfully execute federal laws
created out of necessity to help get work done
created by George Washington
all constitutionally valid laws
a group of people that advise the president
nominated by the president
15 department heads called secretaries
can be fired by the president at any time
serve at the "pleasure of the president"
includes White House offices
began as 4 departments headed by secretaries
15 executive departments
thousands of employees offices throughout the country
approved by majority vote of senate
includes various councils and advisors that help the president
