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Executive Branch (President), President, Joe Biden (2021-), Vice President…
Executive Branch (President)
Special Powers:
conducts foreign relations and creates treaties
enforce laws passed by congress
Commander in Chief- commands military
veto/cancel bills
can pardon persons convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
executive orders- commands that have power of law
appoints judges
Executive Departments (Cabinet)
15 departments
-heads of the departments called secretaries
president appoints secretaries, senate approves
*advise president
Requirements:
must be 35
must be a native born citizen
must be a US resident for 14
two 4 year terms
Vice President becomes President if current one dies, resigns, or is removed from office
Kamala Harris (2021-)
may adjourn congress in certain situations
President
Joe Biden (2021-)
Vice President
Checks on Judicial Branch
Checks on Legislative Branch