Head of Government
The leader who runs the executive branch and directs day-to-day government operations — usually a prime minister or president.
Explanation
The head of government is the person who leads the executive branch of government, manages the cabinet, directs domestic policy, and oversees the civil service. In presidential systems, the president is both head of state and head of government. In parliamentary systems, the prime minister is head of government while a monarch or ceremonial president serves as head of state. The head of government is the person who actually runs the country's domestic affairs, proposes legislation, manages government departments, and represents the government in parliament.
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