Executive Branch (President)
President
Requirements
Must be 35 years old
Has to be a native-born citizen (born in the United States)
Must be a resident in the US for 14 years
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 person convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
Vice President
Kamala Harris (2021- present)
Executive Department
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 Legislative Branch
Can appoint judges