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Official USCIS civics question 17 of 128

The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

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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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