How many times a year do we turn on the news to see another depressing story about how our government leaders have failed in their duties? How often do we hear stories of leaders acting outside the boardroom, working on their own agenda or for their own pleasure, rather than working for the people they serve? From the president of our country to lowly small-town mayors, there are many examples of leaders who have failed to properly lead our country due to their irresponsible personal choices. Although some blame the system for our government's flaws, the real problem lies with the people who run it. That's why our government needs leaders whose goal is to serve the American people and uphold their integrity, even when I think no one is looking. We will first look at what integrity means and then discuss how big the problem is without integrity. Finally, we'll look at why this is a problem and what can be done to fix it. Let's first discuss what integrity is and why it is. important. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines integrity as follows: “1. Strict adherence to a code of conduct; convenience. 2. The state of being intact; solidity. 3. completeness; unity." In other words, integrity is firmly deciding to stick to what you believe, no matter the cost and no matter who is or isn't watching at the moment. Integrity means a man or woman who truly believes what they say and doesn't change their principles when the going gets tough. However, another way to think about integrity is to imagine an exceptionally tall skyscraper. intact, healthy or complete, each room being in perfect unity with all the other rooms of the building A building like that ...... middle of paper ......l these positions and titles that he occupied, he. remained an honorable man Even as the first president, he insisted on being respected, but not adored. He played an institutional role in helping to develop the idea of ​​a president rather than a king. to be called "Mr. President" rather than a more traditional term like "Your Highness" or "Your Majesty" In the book American Government, Timothy Keesee says: "[...] the president can lose contact with". reality and act more like a king than an elected president. » During his presidency, he truly served the American people, never taking more glory than he deserved or using more power than he needed. From his humble beginnings as a surveyor of Virginia at just nineteen years old to his incredible role in the American Revolution and the first presidency, George Washington was an inspiring leader that our current leaders should strive to emulate. imitate..