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Executive branch (president) (President (Native born citizen, Must be a…
Executive branch (president)
President
Native born citizen
Must be a resident in the US for 14 yrs.
Must be 35 yrs. old
2 term limit - 4 yr term
Vice President becomes President if the current one dies resigned or is removed from office
Vice president
15 departments
Executive departments
heads of the departments are called secretaries
Secretaries make up the cabinet which advises the president.
special powers
Executive orders- commands that have power of laws
Veto(or cancel) bills
Pardons- can grant freedom from punishment to persons convicted of federal crimes of facing criminal charges
Checks on the legislative branch
May adjourn congress in certain situations
May veto bills
Checks on the Legislative Branch
Appoints judged