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Executive Branch(Presidential) (President (Special powers of the president…
Executive Branch(Presidential)
President
Must be US resident for 14 years
Must be US native born citizen
Must be at least 35 years old
Vice president becomes president when the current one dies or is removed from office
terms are 4 years, one person can only have 2 terms
Special powers of the president
can veto bills
executive orders- commands that have the power of law
pardons- grant freedom from punishment to persons convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal prosecution
Donald trump-2016
Vice President
Mike Pence-2016
Executive Departments
heads of the departments are called secretaries
15 departments
the secretaries make up the presidents cabinet which advises the president
senate approves the heads of the departments
Checks on the legislative
may adjourn congress in certain situations
may veto bills
Checks on the Judicial Brach
appoint judges