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The president of Iran is the head of government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The president is the highest-ranking official of Iran. The president carries out the decrees, and answers to the Supreme Leader of Iran, who functions as the country's head of state. Unlike the executive in other countries, the president of Iran does not have full control over the government, which is ultimately under the control of the Supreme Leader. Before elections the volunteers must be approved by the guardian council to become a president candidate. Those members of the guardian council are chosen by the supreme leader. The President of Iran is elected for a four-year term by direct vote and not permitted to run for three terms combined.
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The Italian presidential election of 2015 was held on 29–31 January, following the resignation of incumbent President Giorgio Napolitano on 14 January 2015. The office was held at the time of the election by Senate President Pietro Grasso in an acting capacity. Only members of Italian Parliament and regional delegates are entitled to vote. As head of state of the Italian Republic, the President has a role of representation of national unity and guarantees that Italian politics comply with the Italian Constitution, in the framework of a parliamentary system.
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- ↑ Zampano, Giada (2015-01-29). "Lawmakers in Italy Fail to Elect President in First Round of Voting". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660 . Retrieved 2021-02-08.
