Presidential Roles

Example 1: President Bush Acting as Chief-of-State
As Chief-of-State, the President of the United States is an aspiring example for the American people. Unlike other countries such as England--which have honored, respected leaders (ex: the Queen of England) who celebrate national holidays/stand for country ideals--the United States has no such leader solely for this task. Instead, the President takes up the task of Chief-of-State by making patriotic speeches, congratulating award winners, rewarding NASA astronauts, etc. …