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Executive branch (president) - Coggle Diagram
Executive branch (president)
President
Joe Biden ( 2021- present)
2 term limit every 4 years
Pardons-can grant freedom from punishment to a person convicted of federal crime facing criminal charges
Executive orders- commands that have the power of the law
Checks on judicial branch
Can appoint judges
Checks on legislative branch
Can veto legislative
Can adjourn Congress in certain situations.
Executive departments
15 departments
Heads of the departments are called secretaries
The secretaries make up the President's Cabinet which advises the President.
Vice President
Kamala Harris (2021- present)
Requirements to be President
Has to be a native born citizen
Must be a resident for 14 years
Must be 35 years old