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Exective branch - Coggle Diagram
Exective branch
President (2021-current)
At least35
Must be a resident of the US for 14
Have to be a native born citizen
4 year term two term limit
Vice president becomes president if the president dies, gets impeached, or resigns
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
Exucutive powers
Commander and chief of the military
enforces laws passed by congress
Heads of Departments- also called secretaires
Senate approves the heads of the departments
15 departments
The secretaries make up the presidents cabinet which advises the president
Checks on the legislative branch
May adjourn congress in certain situations
May veto bills
Checks on the Judaical branch
Appoints supreme court justices and district judges
Vice President- Kamala Harris