Wikipedia: History of President

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In most modern republics, the President is the head of state. Not all modern republics have a President as head of state; examples include the systems used in Switzerland and San Marino. While the Swiss system has a President of the Confederation, the head of state is actually the seven-member Swiss Federal Council. The President is a member of the Federal Council elected by the Swiss Federal Assembly (the Swiss Parliament) for a year; and the President is merely primus inter pares (first among equals).

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Other states have what is called a [Parliamentary system]? of government, in which the President is only head of state, and the Prime Minister is the head of government. Countries with such systems include India and Ireland. Under such a system, whatever powers the President may have in theory, the role is in practice largely ceremonial and carries no real power.

Other states have what is called a [Parliamentary system]? of government, in which the President is only head of state, and the Prime Minister is the head of government. Countries with such systems include India and Ireland. Under such a system, whatever [reserve power]?s the President may have in theory, the role is in practice largely ceremonial and carries no real power
under normal circumstances.

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Presidents of the European Commission

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