The presidency is the highest elected office in the United States. The president is in charge of the military and can approve or veto laws. Politicians pursuing the presidency may meet with current elected officials and foreign leaders. The president works with members of Congress to meet certain policy goals. Cabinet members are not elected but are instead appointed by the president to give advice to the presidenton various policy areas. There are 15 cabinet secretaries including the secretary of state, secretary of education and secretary of defense.
