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4th - Executive Branch (President) - Coggle Diagram
4th - Executive Branch (President)
President
Requirements:
Must be 35 yrs old
Has to be a native born citizen
Must be a resident of the US for 14 yrs.
2 term limit every 4 yrs
Special Powers
Grant pardons - can grant freedom from punishment to a person convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
Executive Orders - Commands that have the power of law
Joe Biden (2021-present)
Vice President
Kamala Harris (2021-present)
Executive Departments
Heads of the Departments are called Secretaries
The Secretaries make up the President's Cabinet which advises the President
15 Departments
Senate approves the heads of the departments
Checks on the Legislative Branch
Can veto legislation
Can adjourn Congress in certain situations
Checks on the Judicial Branch
Can appoint judges