In Germany the president is the head of state, but is not involved in running the government. Sort of like an elected king, he's there for ceremonies and signin

In Germany the president is the head of state, but is not involved in running the government. Sort of like an elected king, he's there for ceremonies and signing federal laws. Edit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Germany http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Germany