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Executive Branch (President) - Coggle Diagram
Executive Branch (President)
President
Requirements
Muse be 35 yrs old, has to be born a native born citizen, must be a resident in the US for 14 yrs.
2 term limit of 4 years (8 years total)
Special Powers
Executive Orders - commands that have the power of law
Pardons - can grant freedom form punishment to a person convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
Joe Biden (2021-present)
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 advice's the President
Checks on the Legislative Branch
Can veto legislation
Can adjourn Congress in certain situations
Checks on Judicial Branch
Can appoint judge