The true role of a president in the U.S. government

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It's a wide encompassing job.

First and foremost, POTUS should be an effective chief executive: leading and managing the many departments and agencies that fall under that branch. Part of that means enforcing the law and determining how to enforce the law. This also means enacting policy within those departments and agencies that follow the spirit of the law. We designed this executive to be independent and neutered. POTUS balances out the power of the legislative while still being restrained.

Second, POTUS needs to be an effective Commander in Chief. That does not necessarily mean having military knowledge as much as it means knowing when to listen to those who do and having the ability to make tough decisions.

Third, POTUS must be a dignified representative of our nation, both at home and abroad. This is the Head of State and Chief Diplomat roles combined. Remain strong while demonstrating the ability to be a non-partisan representative of all citizens.