Presidential mansion is a phrase that refers to the official residence of the head of state of a country. It is also sometimes called the president's house or the White House, which is the name of the official residence of the President of the United States. Other synonyms for the presidential mansion include the presidential palace, the executive mansion, and the government house. Some countries have specific names for their presidential residences, such as the Elysee Palace in France or the Rashtrapati Bhavan in India. Regardless of the name, the presidential mansion is a symbol of the power and authority of the country's leader.