Greece is a presidential parliamentary republic. The prime minister is responsible for making national and international policy. The president, is elected by parliament for a 5-year term and is eligible for reelection for only one additional term. the presidents powers include; declaring war and concluding agreements of peace and alliance . However, the cabinet must countersign any emergency powers exercised by the president. The constitution does not allow the president to dissolve parliament,dismiss the government, or suspend articles of the constitution.