President of the United States

The President of the United States of America is the head of state. The President heads the executive branch of the federal government; the role of the executive branch is to implement national law as outlined in the Constitution and as developed by Congress. The Executive Branch is one of three branches of the US government.

Obama Press Secretaries
Read a list of Obama's press secretaries. Find out how many press secretaries Obama had during his two terms in office. Read bios of the Obama press secretaries.

President Barack Obama's Second Term Agenda
Learn about President Barack Obama's second-term agenda. See what items Obama will make a priority during his second term in the White House. Find out how likely Obama's second-term agenda items are to pass.

The 1996 Line Item Veto Act
U.S. Presidents have been asking Congress for line-time veto power for a long time. The line-item veto was first brought before Congress in 1876 during President Grant’s term of office. After repeated requests, Congress passed the Line Item Veto Act of 1996. It was subsequently ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Presidential Vetoes
Quick facts about Presidential vetoes

Historical Presidential Approval Ratings - End Of Term
Chart of end-of-term Presidential Approval ratings.

Measures of Economic Health - Comparison Among Presidents
Measures of Economic Health - Comparison Among Presidents.

Religion and The Presidency
There have been 42 men in the office of the Presidency. What have been their views on religion?

3 Ways to Bypass the Electoral College
Learn about three alternatives to the Electoral College. Discover myths about what the U.S. Constitution does and doesn't say about electing presidents. Find out why the current system is the subject of so much controversy.

State of the Union Ratings
Learn about State of the Union ratings. Find out how many people watch the annual presidential address. See how viewership of the State of the Union compares to the Super Bowl.

What is a Super PAC?
Read the definition of a super PAC. Learn about the history of super PACs and the role they play in presidential politics. See how the controversial committees came into existence.

Secret Service Protection for Presidential Candidates
Find out how and when presidential candidates get Secret Service protection. See how much Secret Service protection costs taxpayers. Learn about the code names for each candidate in the 2012 election.

Mitt Romney Biography
Read a biography of Mitt Romney. Find out more about the Republican presidential frontrunner in 2012. Learn about Romney's background in politics and business.

5 Big Super PACs to Watch
Learn about the biggest super PACs in the 2012 presidential contest. Find out which candidates the big super PACs are supporting. See how much money big super PACs are spending.

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