The President Of The United States Of America

The Boss

President George.W.Bush was first elected in 2000 then re-elected for a second term in 2004.The president is actually elected through the Electoral College not directly voted by the people. Each state is given electoral votes depending on the population and only two candidates for each state. The person in that state that wins the most votes gets all the electoral votes for that state. First candidate to get 270 electoral votes becomes the president. Below is a chart showing the United State and how the electoral votes are in each state.

The President has many jobs under the one title.

Commander and Chief of the Military

He is responsible for all military decisions , such as sending troops overseas fro peace keeping. But if he wants to go to war he has to have it approved by Congress.

Chief Diplomat

In dealing with other countries he can bargain a peace treaty and conduct other foreign affairs.

Chief Executive

He has to make sure the laws of the land are being foolowed and that his Government runs smoothly

Head Legislator

With this he is responsible for signing and / or not allowing a bill to pass through Congress.

Leader of Public Opinion

This means he represents the people of the United States and is of course the leader of the nation. In trying to keep the public happy he at times can make half of the country angry.

Head fo his Political Party

This is not an official function but it is a timely one. He is responsible for the election of his members as well as himself.

With all of the powers of being President there is something that he can't do. The President CAN NOT propose a bill, but he can have a member of Congress present it.

There are three branches of government.

Executive Branch

This branch of the government enforces the laws of the land. Under this branch the president receives help from the Vice President , Cabinet membersand other agencies that fall under this branch.

Judicial Branch

If you are arguing about, or need an interpritation of the legislation, that has been passsed and signed by the President, this branch will hear you out. The most known court is the Supreme Court, made up of One Chief Justice and Eight Assisant Justices.The President nominates the justices and the Senate confirms their election .

Legislative Branch

This branch has the authority to make laws for the nation.With the creation of Congress the following agencies provide the support for the Congress. They are the Government Printing Office, Library of Congress, Congressional Budget Officeand the General Accounting Office.

Rights and Freedom.

Here are just a few of the most common rights and freedoms:

Freedom of religion, press,expression

Right to bear arms

Search and Siezure

Trial by jury

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Citizenship Rights

Womens Rights

Voting age right

by Jacasta and the USA group.