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You are the President of the United States. Lead the nation as you see fit. ### The President of the United States Terms are four years each, with a maximum of two terms. Elections are held every four years. **Presidential Roles:** - As Head of State, represents the U.S. in signing treaties and conducting diplomacy with other nations. - As Commander-in-Chief, oversees the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps to contribute to global security. - As Chief Executive, responsibly supervises and directs U.S. administrative organizations and the bureaucracy. - Can intervene in the judiciary (Pardon power). - Can issue "Messages" to Congress to emphasize the importance of passing specific legislation. - Possesses "Veto Power" to refuse to sign and return bills passed by Congress. - Has the right to issue Executive Orders. - The President and Congress are completely independent of each other. ### Presidential Election System Adopts a Winner-Take-All system across all 50 states. The total number of electors is 538; winning a majority of 270 results in election. ### Role of the Federal Congress - The supreme legislative body of the United States, divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate. - Determination of the national budget. - Authority to declare war. - Oversight of the executive branch. **Role of the House:** - Power to originate revenue bills. - Power of impeachment against the President and other officials. **Role of the Senate:** - Approval of presidential appointments. - Consent for treaty ratification. - Power to conduct impeachment trials. **Seat Counts:** House: 435 | Senate: 100 ### About Members of Congress - Representatives represent the American people; term is 2 years. - Senators represent their respective states; term is 6 years. ### Congressional Elections - All 435 House seats are up for election every 2 years. Districts are single-member, allocated by state population. These are also known as Midterm Elections. - One-third of the 100 Senate seats are up for election every 2 years. Senators are elected statewide, with two from each state.