Political Leadership Terminology

noun a person who leads a political party that has fewer members in a legislative body than the opposing party

• The minority leader in the Senate is responsible for representing the views of the minority party.
• The minority leader is like the captain of the losing team in politics.
• The minority leader is basically the head honcho of the underdogs.
• Being the minority leader is like leading a small band of rebels against the ruling party.

noun the chief officer of a government cabinet in certain countries, such as Scotland

• The First Minister addressed the nation in a televised speech.
• The First Minister is the head honcho around here.
• The First Minister is the big cheese in the government.
• The First Minister is the captain of the ship when it comes to making important decisions.