Executive branch (President)
President
Requirements
Must be 35 y.o.
Must be a native born American
Must be a resident in the U.S for 14 years
Vice president
Kamala Harris
Four-year terms, two term (8 yer total)
Joe Biden 2021-present
Special Powers
Executive orders- commands that have the powers of law
Grant freedom from punishment of a person convicted of federal crimes or criminal charges.
Executive departments-15
Heads of departments are called secretaries
Secretaries make up the president's cabinet which advise the president.
Checks on the legislative branch
Can veto legislation
Can adjourn congress in certain situations
Checks on judicial branch
Appoint judges