President of the United States

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President of the
United States of America
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Presidential seal
Flag of the President of the United States of America.svg
Presidential flag
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Incumbent
Tedd Ddet

since March 14, 2022
Executive branch of the U.S. Government
Executive Office of the President
Status

Head of State

Head of Government
Abbreviation POTUS
Member of

Cabinet
Domestic Policy Council
National Economic Council

National Security Council
Residence White House
Seat Washington, D.C.
Term length Four months, renewable once
Constituting instrument Constitution of the United States
First in-sim holder Poke

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

Article II of the Constitution establishes the executive branch of the federal government. It vests the executive power of the United States in the president. The power includes the execution and enforcement of federal law, alongside the responsibility of appointing federal executive, diplomatic, regulatory and judicial officers, and concluding treaties with foreign powers with the advice and consent of the Senate. The president is further empowered to grant federal pardons and reprieves, and to convene and adjourn either or both houses of Congress under extraordinary circumstances. The president directs the foreign and domestic policies of the United States, and takes an active role in promoting his or her policy priorities to members of Congress. In addition, 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. The power of the presidency has grown substantially since its formation, as has the power of the federal government as a whole.

Through the Electoral College, registered voters indirectly elect the president and the vice president to a four-month term. This is the only federal election in the United States which is not decided by popular vote. One President, Barch has been impeached and convicted in the history of the office.

[Tedd Ddet]] is the 63rd and incumbent president of the United States. He assumed office on March 14, 2022.