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The person who represents a ] or ] in diplomatic The '''head of state''' is the person who represents a ] or ] in diplomatic
protocol. This person is responsible for receiving and sending ambassadors. protocol. This person is responsible for receiving and sending ambassadors.


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state is often called the ]. state is often called the ].


The actual power of the ] varies considerably from state The actual power of the head of state varies considerably from state
to state. In many states, the ] is a powerless figurehead to state. In many states, the head of state is a powerless figurehead
who is separate from the ]. In presidential systems who is separate from the ]. In presidential systems
the head of state may be the same person as the ]. the head of state may be the same person as the head of government.


In states where the ] and the ] are In states where the head of state and the head of government are
separate, the ] is usually formally appointed by the ] although the ]'s actions are often separate, the head of government is usually formally appointed by the head of state although the head of state's actions are often
constrained by ] or ]. constrained by ] or ].

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The head of state is the person who represents a country or state in diplomatic protocol. This person is responsible for receiving and sending ambassadors.

In a monarchy this person is generally the King or Queen. In many former British colonies, the powers of the head of state have been delegated to a governor-general. In a republic, the head of state is often called the President.

The actual power of the head of state varies considerably from state to state. In many states, the head of state is a powerless figurehead who is separate from the head of government. In presidential systems the head of state may be the same person as the head of government.

In states where the head of state and the head of government are separate, the head of government is usually formally appointed by the head of state although the head of state's actions are often constrained by convention or law.