The Executive office is made up of the President, Prime Minister, and members of the State Council (similar to the Cabinet under U.S. system). The President is elected by citizens to a SINGLE, five-year term. There is no re-election. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President with the consent of the National Assembly. The members of the State Council are appointed by the President with the recommendation of the Prime Minister. The State Council is composed of the President, the Prime Minister, and other members. The number cannot exceed thirty but must be no less than fifteen.

From what said writer has observed, the Prime Minister rarely appears on television and appears to yield even less power than the position of Vice-President under the U.S. system.