The election will not be held for a year, and the office carries only a trace of its former grandeur and power.

Not technically a constitutional office, it seldom carries any specific powers.

Until 1782, the office was one of considerable political importance and carried Cabinet rank.

The office carried with it a generous salary, and for election to it a two-thirds majority was required.

"This office carries with it a very strong authority," he says.

The office of president carries with it an iconography, established through laws passed by the parliament.

One can be guilty under s.16(2) (c) even though the office carries no remuneration.

Vice-President: The office of vice president usually carries specific responsibilities for program planning.

This office he carried on dutifully and without incident until the death of Augustus in 14.

No one suggests that the office will carry any real authority.