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Executive Branch (president) - Coggle Diagram
Executive Branch (president)
President
Joe Biden (2021- present)
Requirements for the president
Must be at 35 yrs.
Must be a resident in the US for 14 years
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 4 yr, term
Special Powers of the President
Conducts foreign relations and creates treaties
Enforces the laws passed by congress
Commander in Chief
Veto or cancel bills
Pardon - can grant freedom form punishment to persons convicted of federal crimes or faces criminal charges
Executive orders - commands that have the power of law
Vice presient
Kamala Harris (2021-present)
Elective branch
15 departments
Heads of the departments are called secretaries
Secretaries make up the President's Cabinet which advice's President's
President appoints and the Senate approve the heads of the departments.
Checks on the Legislative Branch
May adjourn Congress in certain situations
May veto bills
Checks on Judicial Branch
Appoints judges