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Executive Branch (President), Heads of Department are called secretaries -…
Executive Branch (President)
Vice president
Executive Demparments
Senate approves the head of the department
15 departments
The secretaries make up the presidents cabinet which advises the president
President
Has to be native born citizen
At least 35 years old
Must be a resident in the U.S. for 14 years
2 term limits every 4 years
Vice president becomes president the current one dies resigns, or removed from office
Special powers of the president
Veto or cancel bills
Executive orders- commands that have the power of law
Pardons- can grant freedom from punishment to person convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
Conducts foreign relations and creates treaties
Commander in chief
Enforces laws passed by congress
Checks on Judicial Branch
Appoints judges
Checks on Legislative Branch
May adjourn congress in certain situations
May veto bills
Heads of Department are called secretaries