Official USCIS civics question 17 of 128
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
Official answer (English)
- Executive branch
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Explanation
English
The President leads the executive branch, which carries out and enforces the laws.
Türkçe
Başkan, yasaları uygulayan ve yürüten yürütme erkini yönetir.
Español
El Presidente dirige la rama ejecutiva, que ejecuta y hace cumplir las leyes.
Memory hint
💡 EN: President = Executive (he executes / enforces laws).
💡 TR: Başkan = Yürütme (yasaları yürütür / uygular).
💡 ES: Presidente = Ejecutiva (ejecuta / hace cumplir las leyes).
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