Chief Executive 
President George W. Bush, addressing the Security Council
The most important job of the President is to carry out the nation's laws.
Passing laws is a complex process. Congress passes the initial law, but the specific provisions of the law are left for the executive branch. This job is completed by millions of employees of the executive branch and hundreds of agencies.
An example of a law could be that all foods should list their ingredients. The Executive branch then determines the specifics of the law such as how big the label must be. Also what action should be taken if the manufacturer does not follow the law.
The laws are enforced by hundreds of agencies such as the FDA or the Department of Labor. The President also appoints the attorney general who is in charge of enforcing the nations laws.
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The President can also issue executive orders which is a command with the force of law. The executive orders can be changed by a new president so they do not have the lasting power of laws passed by Congress. Decisions made in any agency in the executive branch are considered executive orders. Most are issued during times of crisis.
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The Constitution gives the president power to appoint many government officials. for example: the president can appoint judges, cabinet members, ambassadors and heads of governments agencies.
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Congress checks the President's power by approving appointees.