President of the United Federation

President

The President of the United Federation (informally, the Federation president or the President of the Federation) is the head of state and head of government of the United Federation. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the Federal Republican Armed Forces along side the Founders.

The constitution gives the president the power to lead the overall affairs of the state and appoint important state officials. The president also has the power to appoint diplomatic representatives and conclude treaties with other countries. The president can declare a state of emergency, a state of war or a mobilization order and direct the country's national defence during times of war. The president also has absolute control over the Federation's Armed Forces. For much of the 21st century, especially during the Garden War, the U.F. president was often called "the leader of the free world".

The High Marshal is the head of state and government of the Greater Terran Union and is Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. It is the highest political position within the GTU, held by a single person within the for 20 years with no term limits, with many Marshals serving until their deaths. It was created by the National Council of Marshals due to criticism of the Council's slow response to issues. It is said that the person holding the position is "first among equals" symbolizing that while it is quite prestigious to hold the title, you are still bound to the council of the people.

High Marshals could set policies for the Greater Terran Union during their terms, and long-serving Marshals reshaped the Union. Candidates for office were selected from the Union's highest ranking citizens, but rarely from any occupation outside of the military.