executive branch
president
35 years old, born in the united states
have to live in the U.S. for 14 consecutive years before you can run
vice president becomes president if the current one dies, resigns, or is removed
two four year terms
special powers
Pardons - can grant freedom from punishment to persons convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
Veto(cancel) bills
executive orders- commands that hace the powers of law
vice president
mike pence
executive edpartments
head of departments are called secretaries
15 departments
senate approves the headsof the departments
secretaries makes up the cabinet and advise the president
checks on the legislative branch
may veto bills
may adjourn congress in certain situations
checks on judicial branch
appoints judges