Different countries have different ways of forming governments. In the United States, our constitution describes and defines what makes, or "constitutes" our government. Our president, congress, and the federal judiciary--the Supreme Court and the other federal courts--are all mandated by our constitution. Our president is not only the "head of state" of the United States (the person who signs treaties with foreign countries, and who meets with foreign leaders) but also the "head of government". The president may address (make a speech to) the Senate or House of Representatives, as he does every year in the "State of the Union" address. The president signs bills passed by congress, and can propose legislation (new laws, or "bills").
We do not have a "Prime Minister" or "Premiere" in the United States. A Prime Minister is not elected by a vote of the people, but is chosen by the members of a congress or parliament. The Prime Minister or Premiere is elected (by the people) as a member of the congress or parliament. Then the parliament has an election, to determine which member shall be the "head of government", or Prime Minister. This person will lead the congress or parliament, and meet with the head of state--the president, or in some countries the king or queen. Since some countries have more than two political parties, it is sometimes difficult for one party to obtain a majority of votes in an election for Prime Minister. This may mean that the parliament is dissolved, and new elections may be held. In some countries, if the Prime Minister supports a piece of legislation and it fails to win a majority of votes, the Prime Minister is considered removed from office and a new Prime Minister is chosen.
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