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executive branch (president) - Coggle Diagram
executive branch (president)
president
Donald Trump (2025 - present)
2 term limit - serve a 4 year term
requirements
has to be a native born citizen
must be resident in the U.S. for 14 years
must be 35 years old
special powers
pardons - can grant freedom from punishment to a person convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges
executive orders - commands that have the power of law.
checks on the judicial branch
can appoint judges
checks on the legislative branch
can adjourn Congress in certain situations
can veto legislation
executive departments
15 departments
head of departments are called secretaries
the secretaries make up the presidents cabinet which advises the president
vice president
JD Vance (2025 - present)