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Executive Branch (President), :) - Coggle Diagram
Executive Branch (President)
President - Joe Biden (2021 - Current)
Must be at least 35 years old
Must be resident of the U.S. for 14 years
Have to be a native born citizen
4 year term, 2 term limit
Vice president becomes President if current president...dies, resigns, or is removed from office.
Special powers of the president
Conducts foreign relations and created treaties
Commander and chief
Executive Orders - commands that have the power of law
enforces laws passed by congress
Veto or cancel bills
Pardons - can grant freedom from punishment to person convicted or federal crimes or facing criminal charges.
Checks on the Legislative Branch
May adjorn Congress in certain situations
May Veto Bills
checks on the Judicial Branch
Adjoins Judges
Kamala Harris - Vice President
Executive Departments
15 Departments
Heads of the Departments are called secretaries
The Secretaries make up the Presidents Cabinet which advises the President
Senate approves the heads of departments
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