President Of The United States

President of the United States

The President of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.

Role and Responsibilities

The president is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws created by Congress. Fifteen executive departments — each led by an appointed member of the president's Cabinet — carry out the day-to-day administration of the federal government. They are joined in this by other executive agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), plus occasional ad hoc White House committees.

Election and Succession

The president is elected by the people through the Electoral College and serves a four-year term. A president may serve a maximum of two terms, or up to ten years if they've served two years or less of a term for which another president was elected. The Twenty-second Amendment prevents a president from being elected to more than two terms.

If the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office, the Vice President of the United States becomes president.

Health and Medicine

The health of the President of the United States has been a topic of concern since the office was established in 1789. The White House Medical Unit is responsible for the medical care of the president, the vice president, and their families. The president's health is also a matter of national security, as sudden illness or death can have significant implications for the country.

See Also

• List of Presidents of the United States
• First Lady of the United States
• Air Force One