Under the United States Constitution, the president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America. As chief of the executive branch and head of the Federal government as a whole, the presidency is the highest political office in the United States by influence and recognition. The president is also the commander-in-chief of the United States Special Forces. The president is indirectly elected to a four-year term by folks. George Washington, 1st president of USA, became president in 1789, left office in 1797. Be continued 'er is teh Stub.