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4th-Executive Branch (President) - Coggle Diagram
4th-Executive Branch (President)
President
Joe Biden (2021-present)
Requirements for President
Must be 35 yrs.
Must be a US resident for 14 yrs.
Must be a native born citizen
4 yr. 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 cancels bills
Pardons - 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 (2021-present)
Executive Departments (Cabinet)
15 departments
Heads of the departments are called secretaries
President appoints them and the Senate approves
Advise the President
Checks on Judicial Branch
Appoints judges
Checks on Legislative Branch
May veto bills
May adjourn Congress in certain situations