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The Executive Branch - Coggle Diagram
The Executive Branch
President
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Must be 35 years old, native born US citizen, and a resident of the US for the past 14 years
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Has $400,000 annual salary, plus 50,000 dollar expense account, and lives in the White House with security provided by the Secret Service for life
Powers
Veto, or reject laws passed by Congress
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Appoint heads of executive agencies, federal court judges, ambassadors, and other top government officials
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Duties
Chief Executive: carries out the nation's laws, in charge of 15 departments, appoints the heads of cabinet departments & other agencies
Chief Diplomat: directs foreign policy, makes key decisions about how the US acts toward other countries
Commander in Chief: In charge of the army, navy, air forces, marines, and coast guard
Legislative Leader: Propose legislation they would like to see enacted and make speeches to build support for these laws.
Head of State: President is the symbol of the US; greets visiting kings, queens, prime ministers, and other foreign leaders
Economic Leader: Deals with unemployment, inflation, and taxes; plans the government budget
Party Leader: Leader of their political party; gives speeches for fellow party members who are running for office; helps the party raise money
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