What did the pharaoh do in the Egyptian civilization?

Pharaohs ruled over ancient Egypt. they ruled, made laws, and basicly dominated over the Egyptian population. they were sort of like presidents today, but had much more power in that they can make laws or ban something without anyones consult. So, they were like an emperor. The Egyptian population also could not vote for a pharaoh, because the future pharaoh would be the son of the current pharaoh.