A head of state in a parliamentary government system is typically a ceremonial figure who acts as the representative and symbolic leader of the nation. They are often a monarch, such as a king or queen, but can also be a president or governor-general. They typically have limited power and serve mainly to represent the country on the international stage and to perform ceremonial duties. They do not have executive power and do not make decisions on government policies and actions. The real power is held by the head of government, who is typically the leader of the political party or coalition that holds a majority in the parliament.