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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln became the 16th president of the United States of America. He was the first Republican to become president. He was elected by Congress. Today, all American citizens, ages 18 and above, have the right to vote for president. We call this a democracy. The president holds the power of the Executive Branch. They are also head of state and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. The president has the power to enforce and veto laws. -
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson became the 17th president of the United States of America. He was vice president during Abraham Lincoln's term in office until his assasination. If the president is unable to preform his or her duties, the vice president then becomes president. -
Sarah Sherwood
Sarah Sherwood was elected as the first female Mayor of the City of Abbeville, South Carolina. The mayor speaks for both the government and the community as a whole. Mayors oversee a city's main departments, including the police, fire, education, housing and transportation departments. -
Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley was re-elected as the 116th South Carolina Governor. Governors have the power to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature. They serve as Commander-in-Chief of the military forces. The governor is the state's highest-ranking elected official.
