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executive branch (president)
President
Joe Biden (2021-present)
Requirements: must be 35 yrs old, has to be native born citizen, must be a resident in the US for 14 yrs.
4 yr terms-2 term limit (8 yrs. total)
special powers
Executive order- command that have power of law
Pardons- Can grant freedom from punishment form a person convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges.
Vice president
Kamala Harris (2021-present)
Executive departments
15 departments
Heads of the departments are called secretaries
The secretaries make up the cabinet which advise the president
Checks on legislative branch
Can veto legislation
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Can adjourn congress in certain situations
Checks on the judicial branch
Can appoint judges