Success depends on balancing six key statistics: Society, Politics, Industry, Economy, Military, and Diplomacy. Allowing any of these to drop to zero can lead to problems.
Daily actions—such as signing bills, holding press conferences, or writing speeches—consume limited action points. I Am Your President
The game is described as having a humorous and sometimes absurd tone, allowing for eccentric choices in your, or America's, favor. Success depends on balancing six key statistics: Society,