COMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE BRANCHES EXECUTIVE BRANCHPresidentVice PresidentCabinetExecutive DepartmentsMARYLAND EXECUTIVE BRANCHGovernorLt. GovernorComptroller and Attorney GeneralExecutive Departments (e.g., Transportation, Health, Natural Resources, etc.)QUALIFICATIONS OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERU.S. PRESIDENTAge - at least 35 years oldResidency - at least 14 years in U.S.Citizenship - natural-born citizenMARYLAND GOVERNORAge - at least 30 years oldResidency - a resident and registered voter in Maryland for five yearsTERMS OF OFFICEU.S. PRESIDENT - 4 yearsMARYLAND GOVERNOR - 4 years CABINET AND EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTSU.S. CABINETIs composed of heads of executive departmentsAdvises PresidentIs appointed by President; confirmed by SenateServes as long as appointing President is in office and wants members to serveU.S. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTSAdminister various areas of government, such as international affairs, national finances, use of resources, etc.MARYLAND GOVERNOR'S CABINETIs composed of heads of major departmentsIs appointed by Governor; confirmed by State SenateServes as long as appointing Governor is in office and wants members to serve3.4.1.2.12 - Functions and Powers of Executive BranchesThe 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 CongressCommands armed forces Develops U.S. foreign policyAppoints ambassadors and federal judgesProposes laws and programs to CongressPrepares federal budget Grants pardonsAdministers federal programs and services through cabinet departments EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE STATE OF MARYLANDCarries out state laws and supervises work of executive departmentsApproves or vetoes all state billsDevelops state policy and suggests new state laws Grants pardonsControls state police force and militia Prepares state budgetAppoints judges and members of state commissions ...
