http://www.america.govpublications/ejournalusa/the-candiates/roles-and-responsibilities.html.rss http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/the-candiates/roles-and-responsibilities/the-powers-of-the-presidency The U.S. Constitution outlines the president’s authority but is flexible enough to allow each incumbent to define the scope of presidential powers. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/the-candiates/roles-and-responsibilities/the-powers-of-the-presidency Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:45:13 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/the-candiates/roles-and-responsibilities/the-enhanced-role-of-the-vice-president The vice presidency of the United States has grown in importance as the demands of the presidency have increased. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/the-candiates/roles-and-responsibilities/the-enhanced-role-of-the-vice-president Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:47:07 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/the-candiates/roles-and-responsibilities/the-role-of-the-first-lady Since Martha Washington in the 18th century, first ladies of the United States have fulfilled this unique role according to their own interests and the times they lived in. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/the-candiates/roles-and-responsibilities/the-role-of-the-first-lady Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:55:21 -0400