Write An Essay On The Role Of President

Since the establishment of the United States government, there has been a struggle to balance the need for an executive that is able to be active in the government and enforcing its policies to the need for a strong legislative branch, as well as a strong judiciary. Ultimately, these problems were at the heart of the establishment of the new government and how the Constitution would come to be interpreted. As the Supreme Court ruled on cases involving the President and past Presidents expanded the role of the Executive, the role of President has become a much changed position within the government of the United States. Although all of the President’s duties are important, the current political climate ensures that some are more focused on than others. The two most important roles of the President are that of Chief Diplomat and Commander in Chief. As Chief Diplomat, the President is responsible for directing the

As Chief Executive, the President presides over the affairs of the nation, and appoints people to public office. An example of this is Barack Obama nominating Jeh Johnson as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security and his appointment of Sonia Sotomayor as a Supreme Court Justice. As a legislative leader, the President suggests legislation to congress, especially during his State of the Union addresses. As legislative leader, George H.W. Bush declared North Korea, Iran, and Iraq to be part of an “Axis of Evil” and outlined the goals of the War on Terror, and necessary legislative action. Finally, the role of popular leader of the people is significant because he is a symbol of power within the government and represents the population of the United States. As popular leader of the people, George W. Bush reunited the nation when the 9-11 attacks occurred and renewed feelings of patriotism throughout the