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The Executive Branch (the president) - Coggle Diagram
The Executive Branch (the president)
President
Requirements
Must be 35 years old
Must be a native born citizen (in the U.S. or in U.S. territory
Must be a resident in the U.S. for 14 years
4 year terms- can only serve for 2 terms
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
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Department of Defense
Department of Education
Department of energy
Heads of departments are called secretaries
The secretaries make up the president's cabinet
Checks on Legislative
Can veto legislation (bills)
Can adjourn Congress in certain situations
Checks on Judicial
Can appoint judges