Prime Minister Of Portugal
Prime Minister is the current title of the chief of the Portuguese Government. As chief executive, the Prime Minister coordinates the action of ministers, representing the Government from the other organs of state, accountable to Parliament and keeps the President informed. The prime minister can earn the role of head of government with the folders of one or more ministries.
There is no limit to the number of terms as prime minister. This is nominated by the President after legislative elections, to elect members to the Parliament, after having heard the parties represented in the Parliament. Usually, the named is the leader of the winning party in the elections.
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—Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl Chesterfield (1694–1773)