The concept of a president was invented during the creation of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 to provide a more effective form of government. The president's role was designed to act quickly in emergencies and negotiate with other nations, while also being checked by a system of balances to prevent too much power.
Who invented the president? Which country had the first president? We answer presidential questions historical in nature with author Kenneth C. Davis . Also in the episode: why do leaves change color in the fall?