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Executive Branch (President) - Coggle Diagram
Executive Branch (President)
President
Joe Biden (2021-present)
Requirements for President
Must be 35 years old
Must be a US resident for 14 years
Must be a native born citizen
4 year term x 2
Vice President becomes president if the current one dies, resigns or is removed from office
Special powers of the President
conducts foreign relations and creates treaties
Enforce laws passed by congress
Commander in Chief
Veto or cancel bills
He can grant freedom from punishment to persons convicted of Federal crimes or facing criminal charges
Executive orders - commands that have the power of law
Vice President
Kamala Harris
Executive Departments (Cabinet)
15 departments
Heads of the departments are called secretaries
President appoints them and the senate approves them
Advise the President
Checks on Judicial
Appoints judges
Checks on the Legislative branch
May veto bills
May adjourn Congress in certain situations