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4th - Executive Branch (President) - Coggle Diagram
4th - Executive Branch (President)
President
Requirements
Must be 35 yrs old, has 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
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