President
Definition
The president is the head of state and government in a country. They are responsible for leading the nation, making important decisions, and representing the country domestically and internationally.
Analogy
Imagine that a president is like the captain of a sports team. They are in charge of leading the team, making game plans, and representing the team to other teams or organizations.
Related terms
Prime Minister: The prime minister is an official appointed by the president or elected by parliament to lead the government and make policy decisions.
Head of State: The head of state is a person who represents a country symbolically and ceremonially, often separate from political leadership.
Executive Branch: The executive branch is one of three branches of government (along with legislative and judicial) responsible for enforcing laws and running day-to-day operations of a country.
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