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Executive Branch (President) - Coggle Diagram
Executive Branch (President)
President
Reguirements
Must be 35 yrs old, have to be a native born citizen. must be resident in the US for 14 yrs.
2 term limit of 4 yrs ( 8 yrs total)
Joe Biden (2021-present)
Special Powers
Executive orders- commands that have the power of law.
Pardons- can grant freedom from punishment to a person convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
Vice president
Kamala Harris (2021-present)
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 the Judicial Branch
Can appoint judges.