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Executive Branch (president) - Coggle Diagram
Executive Branch (president)
Presidents
Requirements
Must be 35 yrs old, have to a native born citizen, must be a resident in the US for 14 yrs.
2 term limit of yrs (8 yrs total)
Joe Biden (2023-present)
Special Powers
Executive Order- commands that have the power of law
Pardons - can grant freedom from punishment to person convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
Vice president
Kamala Harris (2021 -president)
Executive Departments
15 department
Heads of the department are called Secretaries
The Sectaries make up the Presidents's Cabinet which advises the president
Check on the legislative Branch
Can veto legislation
Can adjourn Congress in certain situations
Check on the Judicial Branch
Can appoint judges