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The President of the United States of Mars is the Chief Executive of the country, being Head of State and of Government. The President is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Military and Space Fleet. There have been 9 President's in the United States of Mars since it's independence in 2045.

President Jay Daniels

The 9th and current President is Jay Daniels.

Requirements to hold office

The United States of Mars Constitution states that, to become eligible for the the Presidency, one must be a Citizen of the United States of Mars and eighteen years of age. It also states that a candidate cannot have been convicted of a Class-A crime.

The President is the leader of their Political Party and not an Constituancy Representative. The leader of a political party may enter the Chamber of Representatives, however, if their party won 500 votes in a General Election or Bi-Election.

The President may serve as many 5 year terms as they wish however most serve 4 year elections. The President to serve in office for the shortest time was Henry Game who served for five months after the resignation of President Howard. The President with the longest period in office was Christine Leverton who held office for three four year terms spanning over 12 years. Aside from President Leverton, President Tom Jackson is the only one to have served two terms however, if current President Daniels completes his current term, he will be the second to do so.