2nd-Executive Branch (President)
Executive Departments
Requirements to be President
Vice President
Kamala Harris (2021-Present)
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Heads of the Departments are called secretaries.
15 Departments
The secretaries make up the President's Cabinet which advises the President
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Checks on Legislative Branch
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Can Veto Legislation
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Can adjourn Congress in certain situations
Checks on the Judicial Branch
Can appoint judges
President
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Has to be a native born citizen
Must be a resident of the US for 14 Years
Must be 35 years old
2 Term limit every 4 years
Special Powers
Joe Biden (2021-Present)
Pardons- Can grant freedom from punishment to a person convicted of a federal crime facing criminal charges
Executive Orders- commands that have the power of law