Executive Branch

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Executive Branch Powers
Arjun Gajula
Mind Map by Arjun Gajula, updated more than 1 year ago
Arjun Gajula
Created by Arjun Gajula over 7 years ago
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Executive Branch
  1. Executes and enforces the laws written by Congress
    1. Appoints the heads of the federal agencies
      1. Negotiates treaties, and is head of state
        1. Can authorize military action for up to 60 days
          1. Send troops overseas
        2. Nominates Supreme Court judges
          1. The people he/she chooses are there for life, or if they are impeached
          2. There are 15 executive departments
            1. Propose federal budget
              1. With Congress' permission:
                1. Declare war
                  1. Sign treaties
                    1. Appoint ambassadors to foreign countries
                      1. Appoint justices to the Supreme Court
                        1. Appoint Cabinet heads
                        2. Sign law bills passed by Congress
                          1. Veto bills
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