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Record 1 2011-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • The Executive (Public Administration)
DEF

The chief executive officer of a state, who is responsible for leading a team of ministers or cabinet members who control the central institutions of that government.

OBS

Depending on the political system, the head of government may be, for example, the head of state or a prime minister.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Structures du pouvoir exécutif (Admin. publ.)
DEF

Personne qui dirige l'ensemble des ministres et, généralement, l'action du gouvernement d'un État.

OBS

Le chef de gouvernement peut être aussi chef d'État, dépendant du système politique. Il peut également s'agir, par exemple, d'un premier ministre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Estructura del poder ejecutivo (Admón. pública)
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