The president becomes the personal symbol of the nation.
Executive power is the ability to carry out and enforce the laws.
The president is the nation's chief executive, constitutionally bound to enforce the acts of Congress, the decision of the federal courts, and treaties to which the United States is a signatory. The president has appointment powers and the power to fire or replace appointed individuals within the executive office that are not civil service protected. The president has the power to organize the executive departments, such as cabinet posts, military organizations, etc. In close concert with the President's role in foreign affairs, the Constitution make the President the commander in chief of the nation's armed forces. All of the power of the nation's military arsenal are subject to the President's direct and immediate control.