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Executive Branch (President) - Coggle Diagram
Executive Branch (President)
President
2 term limit every 4 years
Joe Biden (2021-Present)
Special Powers
Pardons- Can grant freedom from punishment to a person convictied of a federal crime facing criminal charges
Executive Orders- commands that have the power of law
Checks on the Judicial Branch
Can appoint judges
Checks on Legislative Branch
Can Veto Legislation
Can adjourn Congress in Certain situations
Executive Departments
15 Departments
Heads of the departments are called secretaries
The secretaries make up the presidents cabinet which advises the president
Vice Presidents
Kamala Harris (2021-present)
Requirments to be President
Has to be a Native born citizen
Must be a resident for 14 years
Must be 35 years old