The difference between Head of government and Head of state
When used as nouns, head of government means the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet, whereas head of state means the chief public representative of a nation having duties, privileges and responsibilities varying greatly depending on the constitutional rules.
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Head of government as a noun:
The chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet; usually called Prime Minister (in a parliamentary system) or President (in a presidential system).
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Head of state as a noun:
The chief public representative of a nation having duties, privileges and responsibilities varying greatly depending on the constitutional rules; a monarch in a monarchy, and often styled president in a republic, but variations such as collegiality exist.