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6th - Executive Branch (President) - Coggle Diagram
6th - Executive Branch (President)
President
Joe Biden (2021-present)
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 criminal charges
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
The Secretaries make up the President's Cabinet which advice's the President
President appoints and the Senate approves the heads of the departments
Checks on Legislative Branch
May adjourn Congress in certain situations
May veto bills
Checks on Judicial Branch
Appoints judges