The federal government is a sector, comparable to "mining" or whatnot. Big is still big in the one-prick-many-ouchies sense, but sector size is not the same thing.
The "resolution" of private markets is a major characteristic.
Eh, the federal government doesn't fall entirely under the President's power. The position doesn't even have authority over the entire executive branch.
Also, as far as the "government sector" of the economy goes -- 87% of government employees work for state or local governments.
The federal government is a sector, comparable to "mining" or whatnot. Big is still big in the one-prick-many-ouchies sense, but sector size is not the same thing.
The "resolution" of private markets is a major characteristic.