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executive branch (president)
president
requirements for president
joe biden president (2021)
must be 35 years old
must be a resident in the usa for 14 years
must be a native-born citizen
vice president becomes president when the current one dies, resigns or removed.
2 term limit of 4 year term
Special powers of the president
Conducts foreign relations and creates treaties
enforce the laws passed by the congress
commander in chief
veto or cancel bills
pardon - can grant freedom from punishment to a person convicted on federal crimes or facing criminal crimes
Executive orders- commanders that have the power of law.
Vice president
Kamala Harris (2021-president)
executive departments
15 departments
heads of the departments are called secretaries
they make up the presidents cabinet which advises the president.
the senate is gonna approve the head of the apartments and president appoints them.
checks on legislative branch
May Adjourn congress in certain situations
may veto bills
checks on judicial branch
appoints judges