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Miamiu1027
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« on: April 29, 2006, 10:16:26 AM »

What are some differences between a head of state and a head of government?
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« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2006, 10:39:34 AM »

While it is difficult to come up with a precise definition for either as the lines can be blurred sometimes, I would suggest the following.

Head of government: Usually the person in de facto charge of the executive branch.

Head of state: Usually a person with representational and ceremonial duties on behalf of the state.
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« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2006, 02:10:24 PM »

While it is difficult to come up with a precise definition for either as the lines can be blurred sometimes, I would suggest the following.

Head of government: Usually the person in de facto charge of the executive branch.

Head of state: Usually a person with representational and ceremonial duties on behalf of the state.

In presidential systems (US, Latin America) the same person combines both. In semi-presidential countries (France) the president is generally (depending if the PM belongs to his party or not) in charge of foreign affairs, national defense, etc.
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« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2006, 05:28:32 PM »

queen elizabeth=head of state
tony blair=head of government.
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