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5th- Executive branch - Coggle Diagram
5th- Executive branch
president
Joe Biden (2021-present)
requirements for president
must be 35 yrs.
must be a resident in the US for 14 yrs.
must be a native born citizen
2 term limit 4 years each
vice president be comes 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
pardons- can grant freedom from punishment to persons convicted of federal crimes or facing crimes charges
executive orders- commands that have the power of law
executive departments
15 departments
heads of the departments are called secretaries
president appoints and the senate approves them
the secretaries make up the the presidents cabinet which advises the president
checks on legislative branch
may adjourn congress in certain situations
may veto bills
vice president
kamala harris (2021-present)
checks on judicial branch
appoints judges