The government of Palestine is a semi-presidential system, in which the President is the head of state and the Prime Minister is the head of government.
The President is elected for a four-year term by the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), which is the Palestinian parliament.
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, with the approval of the PLC. The cabinet is appointed by the Prime Minister, and is composed of ministers who are members of the PLC.
The Legislative Council is elected for a four-year term by proportional representation.
Iraq:
The government of Iraq is a parliamentary republic.
Iraq's government is a complex system of checks and balances, with power shared among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
The President is the head of state, but most executive powers are vested in the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
The Council of Representatives is the legislative branch of the Iraqi government. The members of the Council are elected by popular vote for a four-year term.
The Supreme Judicial Council is the highest judicial authority in Iraq.