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executive branch (president) - Coggle Diagram
executive branch (president)
president -(Joe Biden)
has to be a native born citizen
35 years old
4 year term, 2 terms
vice president becomes president if the current one; dies resigns,or impeached
must be a resident in the U.S. for 14 years
special powers of the president
pardons- grant freedom from punishment to a person convicted of federal
commander and chief
executive orders - command that has the power of law
veto bills
enforces laws passed by congress
conduct foreign relations and create treaties
checks on the legislative branch
may adjourn congress in certain situations
may veto bills
checks on judicial branch
appoints judges
vice president - Kamala Harris (2021-present)
executive department
senate approves the heads of the departments.
15 departments
the secretaries make up the presidents cabinet which advises the president.