The Executive Branch

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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of the United States government. Specifically, it analyzes how the United States executive branch works in theory and then looks at how it actually operates in reality. The paper also discusses the President's role in the executive branch and how his power has changed over time, within this structure.

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"Political process is at the heart of the changes in the Executive Branch. There is much division between the two political parties, and many of their decisions can be based on partisanship rather than sound political sense. In addition, special interests and big business also have a much larger influence on the three branches of government today, and this seems to be another area the founding fathers did not anticipate or plan for. While the overall relationship between the three branches of government still works, there are things that could strengthen the entire fabric of the government, including banning lobbying and special interests, and centering on governing rather than politicking for the next election or pointing fingers at the other party."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Author not Available. "Ben's Guide - Executive Branch." Ben's Guide to U.S. Government. 10 July 2002. 28 March 2006. < http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/national/executive.html >
• Curl, Joseph. "Executive Branch Is Stronger since 9/11, Card Says." The Washington Times 14 Nov. 2003: A10.
• Editors. "Federal Executive Branch." Firstgov.gov. 2006. 28 March 2006. < http://www.firstgov.gov/Agencies/Federal/Executive.shtml >
• Editors. "Our American Government." U.S. Congress. 2000. 28 March 2006. < http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=106_cong_documents&docid=f:hd216.pdf >
• Fortier, John C. "Executive Branch Overhaul Due." The Washington Times 11 Feb. 2002: A17.

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