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Executive Branch (president)
president
Joe Biden (2021-present)
requirements for president
must be 35 yrs
must be resident in the US for 14 yrs
must be a native born citizen
vice president becomes president when the current one dies,resigns,or is removed from office
2 term limit of 6 yr. term
special powers of the president
conducts foreign policy and creates treaties
enforce the laws passed by congress
commander in cheif
veto or cancel bills
pardon- 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
heads of the departments are called secretaries
the secretaries make up the presidents cabinet which advice's the president
president appoints and senate approves the head of the departments
15 departments
checks on legislative branch
may adjourn congress in certain situations
may veto bills
checks on judicial branch
appoints judges