| prime minister - encyclopedia article about prime minister. (3176 words) |
 | , the prime minister is the head of the government while the position of head of state head of state or chief of state is an individual who serves as the chief public representative of a nation-state, federation or commonwealth. |
| Contrary to popular and journalistic myth, most prime ministers in parliamentary systems are not appointed for a specific term of office and in effect may remain in power through a number of elections and parliaments. |
| In many cases, though commonly used, "prime minister" is not the official title of the office-holder; the British prime minister is (usually) "First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service", and the Spanish prime minister is the President of the Government (Presidente del Gobierno). |
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