Commander and Chief of the Army and Navy Power to make treaties with foreign govts./appoint all officers of the govt and all Judges of the federal courts Power to convene both houses of the legislature and adjourne them when he sees fit He shall take care to insure that all alws are faithfully executed and shall commission all officers of the U.S. to accomplish that The veto power is inherent in the Presidency wherein he shall excersize the power to defeat legislation not deemed in accordance with his policies. How am I doing; thats all from memory. If all those powers don't make you a leader; nothing does. I think you are thinking of a dictater; thats different. The power of the Presidency is keeping how many people in jail in Guantanamo without any trial or representation; that almost is a dictator. What more can he do as a leader?