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Executive Branch (President) - Coggle Diagram
Executive Branch (President)
President
Joe Biden (2021-present)
Requirements for President
At least 35
Myust be a resident for 14 years
Must be a native born citizen
Vice President becomes President when the current President dies, resigns, or is removed from office
2 term limit of four year terms
Special Powers of the United States
Conducts foreign policy and creates treaties
Enforces laws passed by congress
Commander in Chief of all armed forces
Gets to veto or cancel bills
Pardon- to grant freedom from punishment to persons by criminal justices
Executive Orders- commands that have the power of law
Vice President
Kamala Harris (2021-present)
Executive Departments
15 departments
Heads of the departments are called Secretaries
Secretaries make up the presidents cabinet which advises the president
Senate approves the heads of the departments, the president appoints them
Checks on Legislative Branch
May adjourn Congress in certain situations
May veto bills
Checks on Judicial Branch
Appoints judges