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executive branch (president)
president
joe biden (2021-present)
requirements
must be 35 years
must be resident in the U.S. for 14 years
must be a native born citizen
2 terms (4 years each)
vice president becomes president becomes president if current one dies, resigns, or is removed.
special powers of the president
conducts foreign relations and creates treaties
enforce laws passed by congress
commander in chief
veto or cancel bills
pardons-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
15 departments
heads of departments are called secretaries
president appoints; senate approves
secretaries make up the presidents cabinet which advises the president
checks on legislative branch
may adjourn congress in certain situations
may veto bills
checks on judicial
appoint judges