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Executive Branch (President) - Coggle Diagram
Executive Branch (President)
President
Requirements
Must be 35 yrs old,had to be a native born citizen, must be a resident in the US for 14 yrs.
2 term limit of 4 years ( 8 years total)
Joe Biden (2021-present)
Special Powers
Pardon -- can grant freedom for punishment to a person convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges.
Executive Orders-- commands that have the power of law
Vice President
Kamala Harris (2021-president)
Executive Departments
15 Departments
Heads of the department 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