Chief Executive in the United States

Concept of Chief Executive

In the U.S., in the context of Presidency and Executive Power, Chief Executive has the following meaning: Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution begins: “The executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.” Thus, as new executive entities are created, they serve under the President, in this constitutional role as Chief Executive. (Source of this definition of Chief Executive : University of Texas)

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See Also

• Presidency
• Executive Power