The leader of the government in some countries is called the Prime Minister. the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Miss Benazir Bhutto = PM, premier. the most important minister and leader of the government in some countries which have a parliament. or premier Head of the executive branch of government in states with a parliamentary system (see parliamentary democracy). The prime minister is the leader of the political party or coalition with a governing majority, and is formally appointed by the head of state. The office was developed in Britain by Robert Walpole; its powers were consolidated by William Pitt the Younger. The British prime ministry has served as a model for the heads of government in many Commonwealth countries, Europe, and Japan. The prime minister has appointive powers and is responsible for the government's legislative program, budget, and other policies. His term of office lasts until the next scheduled election or until he loses legislative support. In France, which has both a president and a prime minister, the president wields greater power but the prime minister controls the domestic legislative agenda. See also chancellor
- the chief minister and leader of the Canadian government The prime minister is head of the political party in power and leader of the cabinet The current prime minister is Jean Chrétien of the Liberal Party of Canada
The Prime Minister is a Member of Parliament who is also the leader of the winning Political Party He or she lives at 10 Downing Street Our Prime Minister at the moment is Tony Blair