President of Iraq

The President of Iraq is the head of state of Iraq and "safeguards the commitment to the Constitution and the preservation of Iraq's independence, sovereignty, unity, the security of its territories in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution". The President is elected by the Council of Representatives by a two-thirds majority, and is limited to two four-year terms. The President ratifies treaties and laws passed by the Council of Representatives, issues pardons on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, and performs the "duty of the Higher Command of the armed forces for ceremonial and honorary purposes".
== Presidency Council ==
The Presidency Council was an entity that operated under the auspices of the "transitional provisions" of the Constitution. According to the Constitution, the Presidency Council functioned in the role of the President until one successive term after the Constitution was ratifiedConstitution of Iraq, Section 6, Chapter 2, Article 138 and a government was seated.Constitution of Iraq, Section 6, Chapter 2, Article 139 The Presidency Council had the additional power to send legislation back to the Council of Representatives for revision.
== References ==
Category:Government of Iraq