Why do we have a president if every state has its own government? (high school, states)

[MynameisnotPeter]

What can the president control the whole US about?

[NARFALICIOUS]

Because I wouldn't want a poorly run state to start an ill-advised war for the whole country. Federal Gov has some use.

[OuttaTheLouBurbs]

Because although there is a "states" in "United States," there is a "United" and that comes first

[MynameisnotPeter]

So does the president have any direct control over the entire US? Like can he make laws that apply to the whole country?

[North Beach Person]

Originally Posted by MynameisnotPeter

So does the president have any direct control over the entire US? Like can he make laws that apply to the whole country?

Have you not taken or have you already failed your mandatory high school Government of the US class (whatever it's called where you live)?

[Greg_IA]

Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

[MynameisnotPeter]

What laws does the president have that apply to the WHOLE US?

[Chimuelojones]

Originally Posted by MynameisnotPeter

So does the president have any direct control over the entire US? Like can he make laws that apply to the whole country?

He can write any law he wants. He can write a law making you go to bed a 10pm without milk and cookies.

[MynameisnotPeter]

Originally Posted by Chimuelojones

He can write any law he wants. He can write a law making you go to bed a 10pm without milk and cookies.

Haha

[justus978]

Originally Posted by MynameisnotPeter

What can the president control the whole US about?

...slept through civics class i see