Prime minister

A Prime Minister, also known as Premier (literally meaning "first") or in the case of Germany, Chancellor, is the head of government in a country with a parliamentary system, where the Prime Minister must be able to command a continuous majority in the legislature.

See also

• President - Also on presidential system.
• Chancellor of Germany

External links

Encyclopedias

• Encyclopedia Britannica: Prime minister
  • Encyclopedia Britannica: Parliamentary system
• Encyclopedia Britannica 1911 Edition: Prime Minister
• Encyclopedia.com: Prime Minister