US Constitution study guide: Difference between revisions

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* "execute" means "to carry out"
* "execute" means "to carry out"
* therefore the "executive branch" is to "carry out" (execute) the laws
* therefore the "executive branch" is to "carry out" (execute) the laws
* this core separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches avoids the problems of abuse by overlapping powers of a powerful executive}}'''
* this core separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches avoids the problems of abuse by overlapping powers of a powerful executive}}'''<br>


=== Section 1. (Establishes the office the President)===
=== Section 1. (Establishes the office the President)===