Executive Branch (President)
President
Requirements
Must be 35 years old, must be a native born citizen, must be a resident in the U.S. for 14 years.
2 term limit of four years (8 years 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 President's 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