The correct answer is C) legislative leader.
The role is the President performing when he lays a wreath during Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington national cemetery is of a legislative leader.
This ceremony is held at Arlington Cemetery on Memorial Day. The President of the United States honors the brave men and women that have died defending the nation. The President lay a wreath at a grave. This ceremony is practiced in many countries of the world to pay a tribute and honor the soldiers that have lost their lives in war.