This means that each branch balances the power of the others. The President of the United States many important jobs. As the head of state for the United States, the president symbolizes the American people to the rest of the world. The president acts as a host when leaders from other countries visit the United States. The president is also the chief diplomat for the United States.
Presidents meet and make agreements with other world leaders.
The treaties and the agreements are part of foreign policy. As the chief administrator and chief executive of the national government, the president makes sure that the government runs smoothly. The president is the boss of millions of federal employees from postal workers to FBI agents. Presidents also pick or appoint ambassadors, cabinet members and Supreme Court justices. Ambassadors represent the United States in other countries.