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Executive branch(president) - Coggle Diagram
Executive branch(president)
President
Joe Biden(2021-present)
Requirements for president
Must be at least 35 years old
Must be a US resident for 14 years
Must be a native born citizen.
Two 4 year terms
Vice president becomes president if the current one dies, resigns, or is removed from the office.
Special powers of the president
conducts foreign relations and treaties.
To enforce laws passed by congress
Commander in chief.
Veto or cancel bills
Can grant freedom from punishment to persons convicted of federal crimes of facing criminal charges.
Executive orders- commands that have the power of law.
Vice president
executive departments (cabinets)
15 Departments
Heads of the department are called secretaries.
The president appoints them and senate approves them
Advise the president
Kamala Harris (2021-present)
Checks on the Judicial branch
appoints the judges.
Checks on the Legislative branch
May veto bills
May adjourn congress