Bourguiba's long and powerful presidency was formative for the creation of the Tunisian state and nation.

Mr. Lee also appeared to modify a campaign statement that he would not run for President if a newly powerful elective presidency is created.

France has the world's most powerful presidency, more powerful than America's because there is no clear separation between executive and legislative branches.

Many people seemed to want to vote "No" on Saturday, against the constitutional amendments that they worry will lead to an overly powerful presidency.

Like the first draft, the latest constitution calls for a federal system with a powerful presidency and a two-chamber legislature.

The Polish leader appears to have reconsidered his decision against running for the nation's powerful new presidency and subjected himself to hours of questioning by Solidarity.

One key issue at the conference will be the creation of the powerful presidency described by Mr. Gorbachev.

In the first of countless gambles, the founders made the presidency powerful and kinglike precisely because they expected Washington to occupy the office.

It also establishes a powerful presidency modeled on France's and a less centralized state than Russia has known.

Mr. Pozsgay is considered likely to be the party's candidate for the state presidency if a powerful presidency is instituted.