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executive branch (president) - Coggle Diagram
executive branch (president)
president-Joe Biden(2021-present)
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, two 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 create treaties
pardons- can grant freedom from punishment to a person convicted of federal crime or facing criminal charges.
cancel or veto bills
executive orders- commands that have the power of law.
commander in chief of the federal military
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)
House of Departments- also called secretary
secretaries make up the president's cabinet which advises the president.
15 departments
senate approves the head of the departments