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