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5th Executive Branch (President) (President (Must be 35 yrs. old, Must be…
5th Executive Branch (President)
President
Must be 35 yrs. old
Must be a resident in the US for 14 yrs.
Native born citizen
2 term limit - 4 yr terms
Vice President becomes President the current one dies, resign, or is removed from office.
Vice President
Mike Pence- 2016
Executive Departments
15 departments
Heads of the departments are called Secretaries
Secretaries make up the Cabinet which advises the President
Special Powers
Veto (or cancel) bills
Executive Orders - Commands that have a power of law
Pardons - can grant freedom from punishment to persons convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
Checks on the Legislative Branch
May adjourn Congress in certain situations
May veto bills
Checks on the Judicial Branch
Appoints judges