What is the president's responsibility to his political party?

Answer 1

• Chief of Party
• He's Democratic or Republican and makes decisions regarding the make-up of his individual political party.

Answer 2

There are two answers to this question - theoretical and practical.

In theory, the President has no responsibility to a political party. he/she is elected to represent the entire population of the country, not just those within his or her party. Therefore, the responsibility of the president is to do what is in the best interest of the majority of the citizens even if his party is not in agreement.

In reality, however, the responsibility (primary political goal) of the president, is to further the party platform and help ensure the election or re-election of members of his or her political party. Since he ran on the party's platform he has the moral

responsibility of trying to fulfill his campaign promises. Furthering the party platform can be done by the president in several ways, such in nominating judges with specific opinions to vacant federal court benches (like the Supreme Court and the various District Courts), the power to veto legislation, guide the passage of party-friendly legislation, and so on. He also has some obligation to the people who funded his campaign and worked to elect him .

Answer 3

• Chief of Party
• He's Democratic or Republican and makes decisions regarding the make-up of his individual political party.