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Executive Branch (president) - Coggle Diagram
Executive Branch (president)
President
Joe Biden (2021-present)
Requirements: Must be 35 yrs old, must be a native born citizen, must be a resident in the US for 14 yrs
4 yr terms - 2 yr term limit (8 yrs total)
Special powers
Executive order - command that have the power of law
pardons- can grant freedom from punishment to a person convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
Vice President
Kamala Harris (2021-present)
15 executive departments
Heads if the departments are called Secretaries
The Sectaries make up the Presidents Cabinet which advises the president
Checks on Legislative Branch
can conduct foreign policy
make treaties
administer the law
propose laws
appoint embassaters
command armed forces
Checks on the Judicial Branch
Can appoint judges