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5th Executive Branch (President) (President (Native born citizen, Must be…
5th 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 terms
Vice President becomes President if the current one dies, resign, or is removed from office
Vice President
Executive Departments
Heads of the departments are called secretaries
15 Departments
The secretaries make up the presidents cabinet which advises the president
Special Powers
Veto (or cancel) bills
Executive Orders - Commands that have power of law
Pardons - cand 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