President Lincoln's role as head of state was to carry out the executive functions outlined in the constitution for the Executive. Also, he had to deal with the Civil War, and make efforts to prevent the secession of the South.
The president is the recognized head of US government. He represents the country at summit meetings and state funerals of foreign rulers. He appoints the Secretary of State who serves at his pleasure. He can negotiate treaties and sets foreign policy including dispensing or withholding foreign aid and initiating economic sanctions and military intervention.
As head of state, and head of the Executive branch of the government, the President is the commander in chief of the US armed forces.
The president pro tempore serves as the head of the senate in place of the vice president- APEX
The role of the Cabinet in policy making is dependent on the President. The Cabinet's role is to advise the President. -Phillip Lorio
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The President of the US is Commander in Chief of the US Military Forces.
The US President is the Commander-in-Chief.
Chaplains is the term used for clergy that serve in the military in the role of clergy.
The President. The President assumes the role of Commander in Chief.
The President stays in close contact with military leaders
The president of Ireland would have no role in such decisions. The president of Ireland is the head of state, not the head of government, and so has no role in running the country or setting policies.
The Vice President of the United States does not hold a military title. They are a civilian government official and do not have a specific military role or designation.
Canada does not have a president. Canada has a Prime Minister (head of government) and a Governor General (head of state).
The president is the ceremonial head of state.