Concept

President of the United States

Overview

head of state and head of government of the United States of America

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1. They shall have power to appoint the speakers of their respective houses, treasurer, auditors, attorney general, register, all general officers of the military, their own clerks and serjeants, and no other officers, except where, in other parts of this constitution, such appointment is expressly given them. The executive powers shall be exercised by a _Governor_, who shall be chosen by joint ballot of both houses of…

   Thomas Jefferson, The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 8

   Close in meaning to President of the United States; the term itself is not named.

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2. Thomas Jefferson was a great man, a great diplomatist, a great tactician and an illustrious citizen and patriot. His name and his deeds will be cherished and admired as long as the English language is read or spoken, and as long as human lips lisp the name of liberty.

   Thomas Jefferson, The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6

   Close in meaning to President of the United States; the term itself is not named.

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3. The Vice-President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided. The Senate shall choose their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore, in the Absence of the Vice-President, or when he shall exercise the Office of President of the United States. The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they…

   United States, The United States Constitution

   States what President of the United States is; names President of the United States several times.

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Philosophers who discussed President of the United States

• Sidney Hook
• Leonard Peikoff
• Jacques Maritain

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Place in the tradition

Part of American philosophy.

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