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Executive Branch(Congress) (President (Must be 25 years old, Native born…
Executive Branch(Congress)
President
Must be 25 years old
Native born citizen
Must be a resident in U.S for 14 years
2 term limit- 4 yr terms
VP becomes President if the current one dies, resigns or is removed from office.
Vice President
Mike Pence
Executive Departments
15 Departments
Heads of Departments are called
Secretaries
Secretaries make up the cabinet which advises the president
Special Powers
Veto bills
Executive Orders- Commands that have power of law
Pardons- can grant freedom from punishment to persons convict of federal or criminal crimes or charges
Checks on Legislative Branch
May adjourn Congress in certain situations
May veto bills
Checks on Judicial Branch
Appoints judges