Executive branch(president)
Requirements
Must be 35 years old
must be a resident in the Us for 14 years
Has to be a native born citizen
President
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 form punishment to a person convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
Vice president
Kamala Harris (2021-present)
Executive Departments
15 departments
Head of the departments are called Secretaries
The secretaries make up the presidents cabinet which advises the president.
Checks on Legislative branch
Can veto legislation
Can adjourn congress in certain situations
Checks on Judicial Branch