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4th- The Executive Branch(President) - Coggle Diagram
4th- The Executive Branch(President)
President
Must be 35 years old
Has to be a native born citizen
Must be a resident in the U.S. for 14 years
Requirements
2 terms limit of 4 years(8 years total)
Joe Biden(2021-present)
Special power
Executive orders- commands that have the power of law
Pardon- can grant freedom from punishment to a person convicted to 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 legislative
Can adjourn(end) congress in certain situations
Checks on Judaical Branch
Can appoint judges
The House of Representatives can impeach and the Senate holds the trial, President can veto(not go through with) laws
Grant pardons
Lowest court is district courts