Article 2, Section 1, Paragraph 1
The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term, be elected, as follows:
The President of the U.S.A.
To preside over is to act as an administrator.
A president is one who presides over an assembly or meeting. This word was chosen to avoid the problems associated with kings, dictators, etc. It is found in English translations of the Bible in Daniel 6:2-4, where the King appointed three presidents to oversee his empire, and 120 governors (satraps) that would give account of the state of things to these three high officials.
The founding fathers knew the Scriptures and found this term to be appropriate for demonstrating the office. It properly demonstrates the executive’s power as being subservient to the people because they elected him. He is subservient to the Constitution, because it defines the office. He is under God because his power is divinely granted.
The Biblical word refers to an overseer. Some would (New Unger’s Bible Dictionary) translate this as "commissioner" or even "ombudsman." The President in this capacity would be mostly a referee between people and their government. In this capacity, the president would oversee the different officials to make sure they were conducting themselves in a fitting manner for their office. He would also act as a manager in resolving conflicts that arise.
Some feel the president is a tax collector. However, the Constitution clearly grants this power to the Congress.
The president is to be one who is elected to office to represent the interests of the American citizen. He is to insure that federal agencies and agents run properly and efficiently. He is to represent our Country in matters where Congress approves. He is to review the bills that Congress passes and approve or veto them. His job is one of managing law enforcement agencies. In the interest of U.S. citizens, he is to make sure that the federal government remains lean and manageable, and does not overstep the bounds of law by becoming too large or overbearing. |
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