President of the United Republic (Celestial Ascendance)

The President of the United Republic of Tiangong (POTURT) is the elected head of state and head of government of the United Republic of Tiangong. The President is the leader of the executive branch of the federal government, and the Supreme Commander of the United Republic Armed Forces.

The President of the United Republic is considered one of the world's most powerful people, leading the United Republic, one of the world's leading superpowers. As the leader of the nation with the second most expensive military, the largest nuclear arsenal and the second largest economy in the world, the President is usually ranked first or second in the Caifu 100, a yearly published list of the world's most powerful people.

The President of the United Republic is directly elected by the people of the United Republic for a four-year term. No term limits are currently in use, and the President can run for as many consecutive terms as they wish. The current President is Asami Saito, who was elected to the position in 2012. The next Presidential election is scheduled to take place on 18 December, 2016; on 1 February the next President shall take office.

Eligibility
Article III, Section 2, Clause 4 of the United Republic Constitution sets the following qualifications for holding the presidency:
 * be a citizen of the United Republic of Tiangong
 * be at least twenty years old
 * be a resident of the United Republic of Tiangong for at least 10 years
 * not be a convicted criminal

Powers and duties
The Constitution descibes the President firstly as a servant of the people and secondly as a leader. The President serves to carry out the interests of the people as their representative. As the representative of the people, the President usually represents the United Republic at International conferences and meetings.

Powers
The President of the United Republic has the power to:
 * Declare war
 * Declare a state of emergency
 * Propose laws
 * Veto laws that are not approved by at least two thirds of the Senate
 * Deport people from the nation
 * Fire any government official except Senators and the Vice-President
 * Pardon any person (must be approved by at least half of the Senate)

Judicial powers
The President has the power to appoint federal judges and appoint new members of the Supreme Court. The President is not immune to prosecution and may be charged with crimes. In extreme cases, the President themselves may preside over a court case as the judge.

Ceremonial roles
The President, along with their spouse, usually welcomes foreign leaders and dignitaries to the Palace of the Republic. The President is also a celebrity and their life is usually well-covered by the media and news agencies.

Selection
The President is elected directly by eligible voters, which are citizens of the United Republic who are at least 18 years old. Though no degree is required, the President is usually a person who has a degree in law or politics.

Campaigns and nomination
Any eligible person can run for president and may be elected to the office, even write-in candidates may theoretically win the election. In practise however, several candidates are nominated or nominate themselves and thereafter campaign for the office of President.

Candidates are usually independent, though sometimes are members of political parties.

Oath
At the official inauguration of the President, he or she is constitutionally required to take an oath. While palming the Constitution, they recite the following oath:

A person is not allowed to take the Oath with any book other than the Constitution. A person is also not allowed to mention any deities or other supernatural entities while taking the oath, as this violates the secular nature of the office.

Tenure and term limits
The term of office for the president is defined as four years. No term limits are currently defined by the constitution, this allows any person to run for an unlimited times for the office of President.