President of the United States

The President of the United States (POTUS) (/prɛzɪdənt ɒv ðə juːnaɪtɪd steɪts/) is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.

Etymology

The term "President" was borrowed from the British parliamentary system, where it was used to refer to the presiding officer of a meeting. The term "United States" was first used in the Declaration of Independence to refer to the union of the thirteen American colonies.

Related Terms

Vice President of the United States: The second-highest official in rank of the federal government. The vice president's duties and powers are established in the legislative branch of the federal government under Article 1, Section 3, Clauses 4 and 5 as the president of the Senate.
Executive Office of the President of the United States: The immediate staff of the current President of the United States and multiple levels of support staff reporting to the President.
Impeachment of the President of the United States: A process in the House of Representatives that makes up the first major step required to remove a president from office for "high crimes and misdemeanors".
List of Presidents of the United States: The list of individuals who have served as the head of state and head of government of the United States.