Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Executive Branch (President) - 7th Period - Coggle Diagram
Executive Branch (President) - 7th Period
President - Joe Biden (2021 - present)
Must be a resident in the U.S. for 14 years.
Has to be a native born citizen
At least 35 years old
4 year term, 2 terms
Vice President becomes President if the current one; dies, resigns, or is removed from office.
Special powers of the President
Veto or cancel bills
Pardons - can grant freedom from punishment to a person convicted of federal criminal charges
Commander and Chief
Conduct foreign relations and creates treaties
Executive Orders - command that has the power of law.
Enforces laws passed by Congress
Checks on the Legislative Branch
May adjourn congress in certain situations
May Veto Bills
Checks on Judicial Branch
Appoints judges
Executive Departments
Senate approves the heads of the departments.
15 Departments
The Secretaries make up the President's Cabinet which advises the President.
Vice President - Kamala Harris (2021-present)