valtionpäänäs
Valtionpäänäs is a term that refers to the head of state in a country. The specific title and functions of a head of state vary significantly depending on the form of government. In a presidential system, the president typically serves as both head of state and head of government. In a parliamentary system, the head of state is often a monarch, as in a constitutional monarchy, or a president with largely ceremonial duties, while the head of government is a prime minister who holds executive power.
The role of a head of state can encompass a wide range of responsibilities. These often include