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Executive branch (President) - Coggle Diagram
Executive branch (President)
President
Requirements
Must be 35 yrs old,
Native born citizen
Must be a resident in the US for 14 years
2 terms limit for 4 years
Special Powers
Executive Orders - commands that have the power of law.
Pardons - can grant freedom from punishment convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
Joe Biden (2021-Now)
Vice President
Kamala Harris (2021-Now)
Executive Departments
15 Departments
Heads of the departments are called Secretaries.
The secretaries make up the presidents cabinet which advises the President
Checks on the Legislative branch
Can veto legislation
Can adjourn Congress in certain situations
Checks on Judicial branch
Can appoint judges