AO1: Both act as Head of government AO2: This may be a significant power for UK prime ministers with a slim majority or in a coalition government because of the fusion of powers, while separation of powers means that it is also a significant power for a US president as they often rely on the powers of persuasion to lead national policy AO1: Both are a ‘leader’ of a main political party AO2: This may be a significant power for both presidents and prime ministers as they work to persuade their members to support their legislative agenda- this is a position in name only for the president who may be considered a figurehead, while the UK prime minister is elected to be party leader by party members AO1: Both have significant powers of appointment AO2: This may be a significant power for both presidents and prime ministers as both can appoint a significant number of cabinet members and advisers AO1: Both act as a national figurehead in times of crisis e.g. wartime AO2: This may be a significant power because it applies to domestic and international crises, such as the use of executive orders in the US and delegated legislation in the UK to deal with crises such as natural disasters or international conflict AO1: Both are Chief diplomat for international negotiations AO2: This may be a significant power as they will represent the country at international conferences and initiate or participate in negotiations, or delegate representatives to attend meetings in their place