What does being chief of state require?
Chief of State must be a ceremonial leader in all government aspects. The president must represent the United States at all official functions both in the United States and abroad. I think president Obama is fufilling his duties as the Chief of State in many ways. One recent event that proves this waswhen he had his dinner with the South Korean leaders. At this dinner he is strengthening ties with foreign countries. This dinner is a tradition that started back in 1874. These state dinners are treasured and a formal honor when the U.S. president offers friendship across foreign waters.