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Executive branch (president) - Coggle Diagram
Executive branch (president)
President
Requirements:
Must be 35 yrs old
Has to be a native born citizen
Must be a resident in the US for 14 yrs
2 term limit of 4 years
Joe Biden (2021-present)
Special powers
Pardons- can grant freedom from punishment to person convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
Executive orders- commands that have the power of law
Vice president
Kamala Harris (2021-present)
Executive Departments
15 departments
Heads of the departments are called secretaries
The secretaries make up the presidents Cabinet
Checks on the judicial branch
Can appoint judges
Checks on the legislative branch
Can veto legislation
Can adjourn congress in certain situations