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executive
President
Joe biden
Requirements for president
Must be at least 35 yrs
Must be a 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 4 yr term
special powers of the president
Conducts foreign relations and creates treaties
Enforce the laws passed by congress
Commander in chief
Veto or cancel bills
Pardon - can grant freedom from punishment to persons convicted of federal crimes or facing charges
Executive orders - commands that have the power of law
Executive deparments
Heads of the departments are called secretarys
The secretaries make up the president's Cabinet which adivises the president
President appoints and the senate approves
15 departments
Checks on legislative branch
May adjourn congress in certain situations
May veto bills
Vice president
Kamala harris (2021-present)
Checks on judicial
Appoints judges
Executive departments