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Executive Branch (President) 6th Period - Coggle Diagram
Executive Branch (President) 6th Period
President - Joe Biden (2021 - current)
At least 35 years old
Must be a 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 the current President...dies, resigns or is removed from office.
Special Powers of the President
Conducts foreign relations and creates treaties
Pardons - can grant freedom from punishment to a person convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges.
Veto or cancel bills
Executive Orders - Commands that have the power of law.
Commander and Chief of the federal military
Enforces laws passed by Congress
Checks on the Legislative Branch
May adjourn Congress in certain situations
May veto bills
Checks on the Judicial Branch
Appoints supreme court justices and district judges.
Vice President - Kamala Harris (2021 - present)
Heads of Departments - also called secretaries
Senate approves the heads of the departments
15 departments
The secretaries make up the President's Cabinet which advises the president.