The Presidency (Watts Library: U.S. Government & Military)

The U.S. government is made up of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The founders of the United States created these three separate parts to prevent any one group in government from becoming too powerful. The president is part of the executive branch. This book explores the role of the president in the U.S. political system and explains the challenges and responsibilities of this key government position. Book jacket.