General: The president of the United States is the chief executive of the federal government and commander-and-chief of the United States Military.Below is a list of presidential responsibilities

• The president manages the U.S. government and the country's national affairs.
• The president can issue executive orders - rules or actions that do not require congressional approval.
• The president can mobilize and call to action the National Guard.
• The president nominates all heads of executive departments.
• The president prepares the national budget.
• The president can veto acts of Congress (though the presidential veto can be overridden via vote).
• The president prepares the State of the Union Address, a nationally televised speech outlining the status of the United States.
• The president appoints members of the Supreme Court.
• The president can pardon individuals convicted of breaking federal law.
• The president is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of relations with foreign nations.
• The president appoints ambassadors to other nations.
• The president is responsible for the protection of Americans abroad.

Requirements to be president: The president must be a natural-born citizen of the United States. The president must also be at least 35 years old and a resident of the United States for 14 years.

Election: Presidential elections are held every four years. Presidents can serve a maximum of two terms, or eight years in office. The president and vice-president are the only officials elected on a national scale.

Salary: The president of the United States is the highest paid government employee. The president earns $400,000 per year.