The president is the head of state and government in a presidential system. They are typically elected by the people and have executive powers to enforce laws, make decisions, and represent the country.
Think of the president as the captain of a sports team. They are chosen by the team members to lead, make important decisions during games, and represent the team in public.
Executive Branch: The branch of government that includes the president and their administration, responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Head of State: The highest-ranking official who represents a country internationally and symbolizes its unity.
Commander-in-Chief: The role of the president as the highest authority over military forces in a country.
Which country has a semi-presidential system with a president and a prime minister?
In which countries are the president both the head of state and the head of government?
Which country has a president who is elected through the NPC (National People's Congress)?
Which country has a Supreme Leader with a 10-year term limit, while the president is limited to 2 consecutive 4-year terms?
In Nigeria, when can the President be impeached by the legislature?
In Mexico, what power does the President possess?
In which country does the President appoint and approve federal judiciary members by controlling the majority in Congress, leading to a lack of true judicial independence?
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