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