President of the United States (Oh, the humanity!)

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

The president also played a leading role in federal legislation and domestic policymaking. As part of the system of checks and balances, Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution gives the president the power to sign or veto federal legislation. Major policymaking is significantly shaped by the outcome of presidential elections, with presidents taking an active role in promoting their policy priorities to members of Congress who are often electorally dependent on the president. Presidents have also made increasing use of executive orders, agency regulations, and judicial appointments to shape domestic policy.

The president was elected indirectly through the Electoral College to a four-year term, along with the vice president. Under the Twenty-second Amendment, ratified in 1951, no person who has been elected to two presidential terms may be elected to a third. In addition, nine vice presidents have become president by virtue of a president's intra-term death or resignation.