Presidency.
Definition
The presidency is the executive branch office established by Article II of the U.S. Constitution. The president serves as head of state, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and chief executive responsible for enforcing federal laws.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 George Washington set the precedent of serving only two terms, later codified by the 22nd Amendment
- 2 Abraham Lincoln expanded presidential power during the Civil War by suspending habeas corpus
- 3 Franklin D. Roosevelt used executive action extensively during the Great Depression and WWII
Key Fact
The president is elected to a 4-year term and limited to two terms by the 22nd Amendment (1951).