Roles refer to specific responsibilities or functions that someone has within a particular position or context. In terms of the President, they have various roles such as being a chief executive, commander-in-chief, chief legislator, chief diplomat, etc.
Related terms
Chief Executive: The role of the President as head administrator who oversees implementation and enforcement of laws.
Chief Legislator: The role where Presidents propose policies or legislation to Congress for consideration.
Chief Diplomat: The role where Presidents represent the United States on an international stage through negotiations with foreign leaders.