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In response to "It seems the epicenter of the early Panama Papers fallout is Iceland -- (link)" by ty97

(But what's the difference between the President and the Prime Minister and why do they have both?) -- nm

Posted by ty97 Apr 5 '16, 07:39

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It's called "democracy". -- nm - Beryllium Apr 5, 07:41 1
- Or to be non-glib, "parliamentary republic" -- nm - Beryllium Apr 5, 07:44
I think it's because it evolved from a monarchy, where you had a monarch and a prime minister. The monarch (head of state) is replaced by a president. -- (link) - mara Apr 5, 07:41

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