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Executive Branch (president) - Coggle Diagram
Executive Branch (president)
President
Joe Biden (2021-present)
Requirments of President
Must be at least 35 yrs.
Must be a resident in the U.S.A. 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 a person convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
Executive orders- commands that have the power of law
Vice President
Executive Departments
15 different departments
Heads of the departments are called Secretaries
The Secretaries make up the Presidents cabinet which advices the President
President appoints and theSenate approves the heads of the departments
Kamala Harris (2021-present)
Checks on the Legislative Branch
May adjourn Congress in certain situations
May veto bills
Checks on Judicial Branch
Appoints Judges