2nd - Executive Branch (President)

Vice President

Kamala Harris (2021-present)

Executive Departments

15 Departments

Heads of the departments are called secretaires

The secretaries make up the President's Cabinet which advises the President

Checks on Legislative Branch

Can veto legislation

Can adjourn congress in certain situations

Checks on the Judicial Branch

Can appoint judges

President

Requirements:

Must be 35 years old

Has to be a native born citizen

Must be resident in the US for 14 years

Joe Biden (2021-present)

2 term limit every 4 years

Special Powers

Pardons - can grant freedom from punishment to a person convicted federal crimes or facing criminal charges

Executive Orders - commands that have the power of law