This document provides an overview of the American presidency, including: 1) It discusses the historical development of the presidency from Washington to modern presidents like Reagan and Obama, and how the role has expanded over time. 2) It describes the organization of the executive branch including the vice presidency, executive office, cabinet, and national security council. 3) It examines the relationship between the presidency and other branches of government, including foreign policy powers, use of executive orders, vetoes, and investigations.