Civics Test Question 46: The executive branch has many parts. Name one.

A question from the 2025 civics test, with the answers USCIS publishes and our explanation.

Translation

The executive branch has many parts. Name one.行政分支有很多组成部分。说出其中一个。El poder ejecutivo tiene muchas partes. Mencione una.

Official answers

Any one of these is correct.

President (of the United States)（美国）总统El presidente (de los Estados Unidos)
Cabinet内阁El gabinete
Federal departments and agencies联邦部门和机构Los departamentos y agencias federales

Explanation

Besides the President, the executive branch includes the Cabinet and the federal departments and agencies, such as the State and Treasury Departments, which carry out laws and provide services. Naming one is enough.

Memory tip

💡 Simplest: the President, or the Cabinet.

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