President of Iraq Official emblem Incumbent Jalal Talabani since April 7, 2005 Style His Excellency Appointer Parliamentary vote Term length Four years, renewable once Inaugural holder Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i Formation July 14, 1958

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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."^[1] The President is elected by the Council of Representatives by a two-thirds majority,^[2] and is limited to two four-year terms.^[3] 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."^[4]

[edit] See also

• List of Presidents of Iraq
• List of Prime Ministers of Iraq
• List of Kings of Iraq

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