Why would the buck stop with President Obama?
well, let's see, this is from a lesson plan on the US govt's website for kids relating to the role of the President -
The president's principal roles:
•Approve federal laws (bills) created by Congress (Senate and House of Representatives), which is the legislative branch of government
•Lead the nation's people, making sure citizens obey the laws and setting priorities for the country, including helping the Congress decide how the budget is spent
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Manage the government, making sure that decisions and programs are being carried out effectively, with the help of the vice president and appointed cabinet members who head different departments (agriculture, commerce, defense, education, energy, health and human services, housing and urban development, interior, justice, labor, state, transportation, treasury, veterans affairs)
The President's Roles and Responsibilities: Understanding the President's Job | EDSITEment