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What presidents time in office called?
A term
What is the symbolic head of the nation known as?
The figurehead.
Do communist countries have presidents?
In general, no. The position of General Secretary is more analogous to Prime Minister than President. Any position labeled "President" in a communist country is generally a purely ceremonial position.
What is that thing called with the four presidents head on it?
Mount Rushmore.
How many presidents are there for the Walmart Corporation?
There are seven main Presidents in the Wal-mart Corporation. Most of these serve in a figure head type position who have very little power, but they do have veto and voting power.
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