List of presidents of Lebanon
This is a list of presidents of Lebanon since the creation of the office in 1926. Constitutionally (de jure), the president's post carries significant responsibilities and influence. In practice, the president is largely a ceremonial and symbolic post due to external pressure or the formation of "consensus" cabinets, forcing the president to compromise. In theory, however, the president is responsible for appointing the entire government, therefore the ministers should work to his pleasure. Nevertheless, the president is still able to exercise influence on policy-making and has the role, in conjunction with the prime minister, of choosing ministers in the Government and safeguarding the Constitution of Lebanon. National Pact Though it is not specifically stated in the constitution, an unwritten understanding known as the National Pact, agreed in 1943, has resulted in the holder of the post being a Maronite Christian in every electoral cycle since that time. List of officeholders State of Greater Lebanon, part of the French Mandate (1926–1943) Lebanese Republic (1943–present) Timeline See also List of prime ministers of Lebanon List of speakers of the Parliament of Lebanon President of Lebanon Prime Minister of Lebanon High Commissioner of the Levant References Lebanon Presidents Lebanon politics-related lists