executive branch (president)
president
requirements
Must be 35 yrs old, has to be a native born citizen, must be a resident in the US fro 14 years.
2 term limit (8 yrs total)
Joe biden (2021-present)
Special powers
Exucutive orders- commands that have the power of law
pardons- grant freedom to person who was convicted of federal crimes.
Vice president
kamala harris 2021-present
executive departments
15 departments
heads of departments are called secretaries =.
The secretaries make up the presidents cabinet which advises the president.
can veto legislation
can adjourn congress in certain situatuations
checks on the legislative branch
checks on the judicial branch.
can appoint judges